Warren
Warren scores well on sustainability (70/100) but only 40/100 on core operations — a gap worth watching.
"Macquarie River farming — cotton, canola, and Macquarie Marshes"
See where Warren ranks: Best Councils in New South Wales 2026
New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 2,593
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
56 out of 100
#6 of 15 rural councils in NSW
#41 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 70/100 |
| Community Services | 59/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 55/100 |
| Core Operations | 40/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Warren performs strongest in Sustainability (scoring 70 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Core Operations (currently 40 out of 100).
What Makes This Place Unique
Macquarie River farming — cotton, canola, and Macquarie Marshes
Warren is a small western NSW town on the Macquarie River with cotton farming and wetland heritage.
Known For
- Cotton farming
- Macquarie River
- Macquarie Marshes access
- Small farming community
Living Here
Very small, very remote, agricultural. Basic services.
Hidden Gem
Macquarie Marshes — an extraordinary inland wetland system with globally significant birdlife.