Wollondilly

Wollondilly scores well on core operations (50/100) but only 23/100 on sustainability — a gap worth watching.

"Sydney's rural southwest — Picton heritage and hobby farm lifestyle"

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

New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 59,782

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

Overall Score

35 out of 100

#30 of 34 metro councils in NSW

#118 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability23/100
Community Services41/100
Lifestyle & Amenity25/100
Core Operations50/100

What This Means For You

Among metropolitan councils, Wollondilly performs strongest in Core Operations (scoring 50 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Sustainability (currently 23 out of 100).

What Makes This Place Unique

Sydney's rural southwest — Picton heritage and hobby farm lifestyle

Wollondilly covers Picton, Thirlmere, Bargo, and rural communities southwest of Sydney, maintaining agricultural character.

Known For

  • Picton — heritage railway and tunnels
  • Thirlmere Rail Museum
  • Rural lifestyle properties and hobby farms
  • Sydney's food bowl — market gardens and orchards

Living Here

Wollondilly offers semi-rural living within reach of Sydney. Picton has genuine heritage character.

Hidden Gem

Thirlmere Lakes — mysterious shrinking lakes in a national park, a geological curiosity surrounded by bush.