Snowy Valleys
Snowy Valleys scores well on community services (64/100) but only 32/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Tumut and the Snowy Mountains western slopes — autumn colour and trout fishing"
New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 14,500
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
52 out of 100
#35 of 79 regional councils in NSW
#59 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 60/100 |
| Community Services | 64/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 32/100 |
| Core Operations | 52/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Snowy Valleys performs strongest in community services (better than 64% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle and amenity investment (currently at the 32th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Tumut and the Snowy Mountains western slopes — autumn colour and trout fishing
Snowy Valleys covers Tumut, Batlow, and the western slopes of the Snowy Mountains.
Known For
- Tumut — autumn poplar colour
- Batlow apples — Australia's apple capital
- Trout fishing — Tumut River
- Snowy Mountains western access
Living Here
Beautiful mountain-edge country with spectacular autumn colour. Affordable and quiet.
Hidden Gem
The Tumut River trout fishing — some of Australia's best freshwater fishing in crystal-clear mountain water.