Snowy Monaro Regional
Snowy Monaro Regional is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking 15th of 128 and strongest on community services.
"Snow country capital — Cooma, Jindabyne, and the Australian Alps"
New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 21,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
63 out of 100
#8 of 79 regional councils in NSW
#15 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 41/100 |
| Community Services | 76/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 69/100 |
| Core Operations | 67/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Snowy Monaro Regional performs strongest in community services (better than 76% of peers), with room to improve in financial sustainability (currently at the 41th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Snow country capital — Cooma, Jindabyne, and the Australian Alps
Snowy Monaro covers Cooma, Jindabyne, and the gateway to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts.
Known For
- Gateway to Perisher, Thredbo, and Charlotte Pass
- Snowy Hydro scheme heritage
- Jindabyne — mountain adventure town
- High-country pastoral farming
Living Here
Snowy Monaro offers mountain lifestyle with ski-season income. Cooma is the service centre. Cold winters are genuine.
Hidden Gem
Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool — a natural heated pool in the mountains surrounded by snow gums.