Wentworth

Wentworth ranks 59th of 128 in NSW, performing best on core operations (61/100).

"Junction of the rivers — where the Murray meets the Darling"

New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 7,000

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

CategoryScore
Sustainability53/100
Community Services55/100
Lifestyle & Amenity39/100
Core Operations61/100

What This Means For You

Among regional councils, Wentworth performs strongest in core service delivery (better than 61% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle and amenity investment (currently at the 39th percentile).

What Makes This Place Unique

Junction of the rivers — where the Murray meets the Darling

Wentworth sits at the historic junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers in far southwest NSW.

Known For

  • Murray-Darling junction — historic river meeting point
  • Mildura across the border for services
  • Perry Sandhills — desert sand dunes
  • River paddle steamer heritage

Living Here

Wentworth is small and remote but the river junction is historically significant. Mildura provides services.

Hidden Gem

Perry Sandhills — a mini desert of sand dunes right near town, a striking landscape contrast.