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"
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
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 53/100 |
| Community Services | 71/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 44/100 |
| Core Operations | 76/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Warrumbungle performs strongest in core service delivery (better than 76% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle and amenity investment (currently at the 44th percentile).
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.