Warrumbungle

Warrumbungle is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking =22nd of 128 and strongest on core operations.

"Dark sky country — Coonabarabran's telescopes and volcanic mountain scenery"

See where Warrumbungle ranks: Best Councils in New South Wales 2026

New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 9,239

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high

Overall Score

61 out of 100

#13 of 79 regional councils in NSW

#22 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability53/100
Community Services71/100
Lifestyle & Amenity44/100
Core Operations76/100

What This Means For You

Among regional councils, Warrumbungle performs strongest in Core Operations (scoring 76 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Lifestyle & Amenity (currently 44 out of 100).

What Makes This Place Unique

Dark sky country — Coonabarabran's telescopes and volcanic mountain scenery

Warrumbungle covers Coonabarabran, gateway to Warrumbungle National Park and Siding Spring Observatory.

Known For

  • Warrumbungle National Park — volcanic spires
  • Dark sky park
  • Siding Spring Observatory
  • Coonabarabran — stargazing capital

Living Here

Unique natural assets at very affordable prices. Remote but spectacular.

Hidden Gem

Warrumbungle National Park — dramatic volcanic spires with some of NSW's best bushwalking.