Murrumbidgee
Murrumbidgee scores well on lifestyle & amenity (73/100) but only 33/100 on community services — a gap worth watching.
"Riverina farming community — Jerilderie, Coleambally, and Ned Kelly territory"
New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 4,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
53 out of 100
#9 of 15 rural councils in NSW
#55 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 64/100 |
| Community Services | 33/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 73/100 |
| Core Operations | 43/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Murrumbidgee performs strongest in lifestyle and amenity investment (better than 73% of peers), with room to improve in community services (currently at the 33th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Riverina farming community — Jerilderie, Coleambally, and Ned Kelly territory
Murrumbidgee Council covers Jerilderie, Coleambally, and surrounding Riverina farming communities.
Known For
- Jerilderie — Ned Kelly's bank robbery heritage
- Irrigation farming
- Riverina country hospitality
- Very rural, very quiet
Living Here
Very small, very agricultural, very affordable.
Hidden Gem
Jerilderie's Ned Kelly heritage trail — retracing the outlaw's steps through the town he famously robbed.