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Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council scores 33/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (50/100). Ranked #40 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council · Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council council · Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Shoalhaven scores 39/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (56/100). Ranked #69 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Shoalhaven · Shoalhaven council · Shoalhaven performance · NSW councils
Port Stephens scores 38/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (62/100). Ranked #71 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Port Stephens · Port Stephens council · Port Stephens performance · NSW councils
Cessnock scores 37/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (51/100). Ranked #72 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Cessnock · Cessnock council · Cessnock performance · NSW councils
Strathfield scores 36/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (62/100). Ranked #29 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Strathfield · Strathfield council · Strathfield performance · NSW councils
Shellharbour scores 35/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (62/100). Ranked #74 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Shellharbour · Shellharbour council · Shellharbour performance · NSW councils
Wollondilly scores 35/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (50/100). Ranked #30 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Wollondilly · Wollondilly council · Wollondilly performance · NSW councils
Maitland scores 30/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (39/100). Ranked #78 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Maitland · Maitland council · Maitland performance · NSW councils
Bass Coast Shire scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (71/100). Ranked #8 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Bass Coast Shire · Bass Coast Shire council · Bass Coast Shire performance · VIC councils
Campbelltown scores 34/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (55/100). Ranked #31 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Campbelltown · Campbelltown council · Campbelltown performance · NSW councils
Cumberland scores 34/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (43/100). Ranked #31 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Cumberland · Cumberland council · Cumberland performance · NSW councils
Dungog scores 32/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (44/100). Ranked #76 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Dungog · Dungog council · Dungog performance · NSW councils
Fairfield scores 32/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (58/100). Ranked #33 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Fairfield · Fairfield council · Fairfield performance · NSW councils
Tamworth Regional scores 32/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (46/100). Ranked #76 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Tamworth Regional · Tamworth Regional council · Tamworth Regional performance · NSW councils
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional scores 27/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (36/100). Ranked #79 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional performance · NSW councils
Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council scores 31/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (50/100). Ranked #41 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council · Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council council · Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
East Gippsland Shire scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (71/100). Ranked #8 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
East Gippsland Shire · East Gippsland Shire council · East Gippsland Shire performance · VIC councils
Maribyrnong City scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (74/100). Ranked #10 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Maribyrnong City · Maribyrnong City council · Maribyrnong City performance · VIC councils
Pyrenees Shire scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (67/100). Ranked #7 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Pyrenees Shire · Pyrenees Shire council · Pyrenees Shire performance · VIC councils
Knox City scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (59/100). Ranked #11 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Knox City · Knox City council · Knox City performance · VIC councils
Mildura Rural City scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (66/100). Ranked #10 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Mildura Rural City · Mildura Rural City council · Mildura Rural City performance · VIC councils
Surf Coast Shire scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (71/100). Ranked #10 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Surf Coast Shire · Surf Coast Shire council · Surf Coast Shire performance · VIC councils
Benalla Rural City scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (68/100). Ranked #9 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Benalla Rural City · Benalla Rural City council · Benalla Rural City performance · VIC councils
Brimbank City scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (72/100). Ranked #12 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Brimbank City · Brimbank City council · Brimbank City performance · VIC councils
Colac Otway Shire scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (66/100). Ranked #12 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Colac Otway Shire · Colac Otway Shire council · Colac Otway Shire performance · VIC councils
Mansfield Shire scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (62/100). Ranked #9 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Mansfield Shire · Mansfield Shire council · Mansfield Shire performance · VIC councils
Greater Dandenong City scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (80/100). Ranked #13 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Greater Dandenong City · Greater Dandenong City council · Greater Dandenong City performance · VIC councils
Greater Shepparton scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (83/100). Ranked #13 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Greater Shepparton · Greater Shepparton council · Greater Shepparton performance · VIC councils
Horsham Rural City scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (60/100). Ranked #13 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Horsham Rural City · Horsham Rural City council · Horsham Rural City performance · VIC councils
Kingston City scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (71/100). Ranked #13 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Kingston City · Kingston City council · Kingston City performance · VIC councils
Moira Shire scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (74/100). Ranked #13 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Moira Shire · Moira Shire council · Moira Shire performance · VIC councils
Moyne Shire scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (77/100). Ranked #13 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Moyne Shire · Moyne Shire council · Moyne Shire performance · VIC councils
Murrindindi Shire scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (54/100). Ranked #11 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Murrindindi Shire · Murrindindi Shire council · Murrindindi Shire performance · VIC councils
Wyndham City scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (71/100). Ranked #13 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Wyndham City · Wyndham City council · Wyndham City performance · VIC councils
Macedon Ranges Shire scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (69/100). Ranked #17 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Macedon Ranges Shire · Macedon Ranges Shire council · Macedon Ranges Shire performance · VIC councils
Maroondah City scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (68/100). Ranked #16 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Maroondah City · Maroondah City council · Maroondah City performance · VIC councils
Towong Shire scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (72/100). Ranked #12 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Towong Shire · Towong Shire council · Towong Shire performance · VIC councils
Glen Eira City scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (64/100). Ranked #17 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Glen Eira City · Glen Eira City council · Glen Eira City performance · VIC councils
Southern Grampians Shire scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (62/100). Ranked #18 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Southern Grampians Shire · Southern Grampians Shire council · Southern Grampians Shire performance · VIC councils
Wangaratta Rural City scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (68/100). Ranked #18 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Wangaratta Rural City · Wangaratta Rural City council · Wangaratta Rural City performance · VIC councils
Strathbogie Shire scores 50/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (64/100). Ranked #13 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Strathbogie Shire · Strathbogie Shire council · Strathbogie Shire performance · VIC councils
Buloke Shire scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (63/100). Ranked #14 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Buloke Shire · Buloke Shire council · Buloke Shire performance · VIC councils
Frankston City scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (77/100). Ranked #18 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Frankston City · Frankston City council · Frankston City performance · VIC councils
Banyule City scores 64/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (78/100). Ranked #3 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Banyule City · Banyule City council · Banyule City performance · VIC councils
Manningham City scores 64/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (78/100). Ranked #3 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Manningham City · Manningham City council · Manningham City performance · VIC councils
Port Phillip City scores 63/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (72/100). Ranked #5 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Port Phillip City · Port Phillip City council · Port Phillip City performance · VIC councils
Warrnambool City scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (75/100). Ranked #2 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Warrnambool City · Warrnambool City council · Warrnambool City performance · VIC councils
Wodonga City scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (73/100). Ranked #2 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Wodonga City · Wodonga City council · Wodonga City performance · VIC councils
Corangamite Shire scores 61/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (75/100). Ranked #4 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Corangamite Shire · Corangamite Shire council · Corangamite Shire performance · VIC councils
Boroondara City scores 60/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (80/100). Ranked #6 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Boroondara City · Boroondara City council · Boroondara City performance · VIC councils
Borough of Queenscliffe scores 66/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (70/100). Ranked #1 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Borough of Queenscliffe · Borough of Queenscliffe council · Borough of Queenscliffe performance · VIC councils
Temora scores 65/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (85/100). Ranked #5 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Temora · Temora council · Temora performance · NSW councils
Lachlan scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (67/100). Ranked #11 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Lachlan · Lachlan council · Lachlan performance · NSW councils
Gunnedah scores 61/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (83/100). Ranked #13 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Gunnedah · Gunnedah council · Gunnedah performance · NSW councils
Bourke scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (71/100). Ranked #5 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Bourke · Bourke council · Bourke performance · NSW councils
Leeton scores 58/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (63/100). Ranked #21 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Leeton · Leeton council · Leeton performance · NSW councils
Forbes scores 57/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (92/100). Ranked #25 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Forbes · Forbes council · Forbes performance · NSW councils
North Sydney scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (82/100). Ranked #11 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
North Sydney · North Sydney council · North Sydney performance · NSW councils
Singleton scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (61/100). Ranked #27 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Singleton · Singleton council · Singleton performance · NSW councils
Coonamble scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (61/100). Ranked #8 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Coonamble · Coonamble council · Coonamble performance · NSW councils
Murrumbidgee scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (73/100). Ranked #9 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Murrumbidgee · Murrumbidgee council · Murrumbidgee performance · NSW councils
Burwood scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (55/100). Ranked #16 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Burwood · Burwood council · Burwood performance · NSW councils
Wentworth scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (61/100). Ranked #35 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Wentworth · Wentworth council · Wentworth performance · NSW councils
Ryde scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (65/100). Ranked #21 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Ryde · Ryde council · Ryde performance · NSW councils
The Hills scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (69/100). Ranked #21 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
The Hills · The Hills council · The Hills performance · NSW councils
Lithgow scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (56/100). Ranked #49 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Lithgow · Lithgow council · Lithgow performance · NSW councils
Clarence Valley scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (59/100). Ranked #52 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Clarence Valley · Clarence Valley council · Clarence Valley performance · NSW councils
Orange scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (60/100). Ranked #52 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Orange · Orange council · Orange performance · NSW councils
Goulburn Mulwaree scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (51/100). Ranked #59 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Goulburn Mulwaree · Goulburn Mulwaree council · Goulburn Mulwaree performance · NSW councils
Broken Hill scores 41/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (54/100). Ranked #68 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Broken Hill · Broken Hill council · Broken Hill performance · NSW councils
Glen Innes Severn scores 36/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (48/100). Ranked #73 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Glen Innes Severn · Glen Innes Severn council · Glen Innes Severn performance · NSW councils
Yass Valley scores 35/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (41/100). Ranked #74 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Yass Valley · Yass Valley council · Yass Valley performance · NSW councils
Liverpool scores 21/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (25/100). Ranked #34 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Liverpool · Liverpool council · Liverpool performance · NSW councils
Logan City Council scores 74/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (100/100). Ranked #1 of 8 metropolitan councils in QLD.
Logan City Council · Logan City Council council · Logan City Council performance · QLD councils
Flinders Shire Council scores 73/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (89/100). Ranked #1 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Flinders Shire Council · Flinders Shire Council council · Flinders Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Gold Coast City Council scores 64/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (88/100). Ranked #2 of 8 metropolitan councils in QLD.
Gold Coast City Council · Gold Coast City Council council · Gold Coast City Council performance · QLD councils
Rockhampton Regional Council scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (87/100). Ranked #3 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Rockhampton Regional Council · Rockhampton Regional Council council · Rockhampton Regional Council performance · QLD councils
McKinlay Shire Council scores 61/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (77/100). Ranked #6 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
McKinlay Shire Council · McKinlay Shire Council council · McKinlay Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Richmond Shire Council scores 60/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (100/100). Ranked #7 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Richmond Shire Council · Richmond Shire Council council · Richmond Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Winton Shire Council scores 60/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (76/100). Ranked #7 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Winton Shire Council · Winton Shire Council council · Winton Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Brewarrina scores 63/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (87/100). Ranked #2 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Brewarrina · Brewarrina council · Brewarrina performance · NSW councils
Snowy Monaro Regional scores 63/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (76/100). Ranked #8 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Snowy Monaro Regional · Snowy Monaro Regional council · Snowy Monaro Regional performance · NSW councils
Parkes scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (82/100). Ranked #18 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Parkes · Parkes council · Parkes performance · NSW councils
Eurobodalla scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (66/100). Ranked #38 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Eurobodalla · Eurobodalla council · Eurobodalla performance · NSW councils
Cabonne scores 43/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (61/100). Ranked #63 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Cabonne · Cabonne council · Cabonne performance · NSW councils
Barcaldine Regional Council scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (65/100). Ranked #10 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Barcaldine Regional Council · Barcaldine Regional Council council · Barcaldine Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Longreach Regional Council scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (78/100). Ranked #10 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Longreach Regional Council · Longreach Regional Council council · Longreach Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (76/100). Ranked #10 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council · Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council council · Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Diamantina Shire Council scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (74/100). Ranked #14 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Diamantina Shire Council · Diamantina Shire Council council · Diamantina Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Paroo Shire Council scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (83/100). Ranked #14 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Paroo Shire Council · Paroo Shire Council council · Paroo Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Goondiwindi Regional Council scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (83/100). Ranked #11 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Goondiwindi Regional Council · Goondiwindi Regional Council council · Goondiwindi Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Mount Isa City Council scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (100/100). Ranked #11 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Mount Isa City Council · Mount Isa City Council council · Mount Isa City Council performance · QLD councils
Somerset Regional Council scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (90/100). Ranked #11 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Somerset Regional Council · Somerset Regional Council council · Somerset Regional Council performance · QLD councils
South Burnett Regional Council scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (67/100). Ranked #11 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
South Burnett Regional Council · South Burnett Regional Council council · South Burnett Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (96/100). Ranked #17 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council · Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council council · Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Central Highlands Regional Council scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (61/100). Ranked #15 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Central Highlands Regional Council · Central Highlands Regional Council council · Central Highlands Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Toowoomba Regional Council scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (63/100). Ranked #16 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Toowoomba Regional Council · Toowoomba Regional Council council · Toowoomba Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council scores 50/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (50/100). Ranked #19 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council · Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council council · Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Scenic Rim Regional Council scores 50/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (72/100). Ranked #19 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Scenic Rim Regional Council · Scenic Rim Regional Council council · Scenic Rim Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Maranoa Regional Council scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (65/100). Ranked #23 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Maranoa Regional Council · Maranoa Regional Council council · Maranoa Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Charters Towers Regional Council scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (60/100). Ranked #22 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Charters Towers Regional Council · Charters Towers Regional Council council · Charters Towers Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Croydon Shire Council scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (72/100). Ranked #24 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Croydon Shire Council · Croydon Shire Council council · Croydon Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Lockyer Valley Regional Council scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (68/100). Ranked #22 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council · Lockyer Valley Regional Council council · Lockyer Valley Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Southern Downs Regional Council scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (61/100). Ranked #22 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Southern Downs Regional Council · Southern Downs Regional Council council · Southern Downs Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Murweh Shire Council scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (67/100). Ranked #27 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Murweh Shire Council · Murweh Shire Council council · Murweh Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Etheridge Shire Council scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (49/100). Ranked #30 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Etheridge Shire Council · Etheridge Shire Council council · Etheridge Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Torres Shire Council scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (61/100). Ranked #32 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Torres Shire Council · Torres Shire Council council · Torres Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Burke Shire Council scores 37/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (56/100). Ranked #38 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Burke Shire Council · Burke Shire Council council · Burke Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Mareeba Shire Council scores 35/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (73/100). Ranked #30 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Mareeba Shire Council · Mareeba Shire Council council · Mareeba Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Torres Strait Island Regional Council scores 35/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (50/100). Ranked #39 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Torres Strait Island Regional Council · Torres Strait Island Regional Council council · Torres Strait Island Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Cardinia Shire scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (52/100). Ranked #22 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Cardinia Shire · Cardinia Shire council · Cardinia Shire performance · VIC councils
Whitehorse City scores 60/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (65/100). Ranked #6 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Whitehorse City · Whitehorse City council · Whitehorse City performance · VIC councils
Ballarat City scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (53/100). Ranked #20 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Ballarat City · Ballarat City council · Ballarat City performance · VIC councils
Aurukun Shire Council scores 68/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (87/100). Ranked #2 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Aurukun Shire Council · Aurukun Shire Council council · Aurukun Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Bulloo Shire Council scores 66/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (96/100). Ranked #3 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Bulloo Shire Council · Bulloo Shire Council council · Bulloo Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Quilpie Shire Council scores 66/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (89/100). Ranked #3 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Quilpie Shire Council · Quilpie Shire Council council · Quilpie Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Isaac Regional Council scores 63/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (97/100). Ranked #1 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Isaac Regional Council · Isaac Regional Council council · Isaac Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Western Downs Regional Council scores 63/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (80/100). Ranked #1 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Western Downs Regional Council · Western Downs Regional Council council · Western Downs Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Cairns Regional Council scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (77/100). Ranked #3 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Cairns Regional Council · Cairns Regional Council council · Cairns Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (70/100). Ranked #5 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council · Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council council · Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Noosa Shire Council scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (80/100). Ranked #3 of 8 metropolitan councils in QLD.
Noosa Shire Council · Noosa Shire Council council · Noosa Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Brisbane City Council scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (81/100). Ranked #4 of 8 metropolitan councils in QLD.
Brisbane City Council · Brisbane City Council council · Brisbane City Council performance · QLD councils
Gympie Regional Council scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (87/100). Ranked #5 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Gympie Regional Council · Gympie Regional Council council · Gympie Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Fraser Coast Regional Council scores 58/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (65/100). Ranked #6 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Fraser Coast Regional Council · Fraser Coast Regional Council council · Fraser Coast Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council scores 58/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (64/100). Ranked #9 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council · Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council council · Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Balonne Shire Council scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (70/100). Ranked #13 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Balonne Shire Council · Balonne Shire Council council · Balonne Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Banana Shire Council scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (87/100). Ranked #7 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Banana Shire Council · Banana Shire Council council · Banana Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Burdekin Shire Council scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (78/100). Ranked #8 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Burdekin Shire Council · Burdekin Shire Council council · Burdekin Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Cloncurry Shire Council scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (73/100). Ranked #14 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Cloncurry Shire Council · Cloncurry Shire Council council · Cloncurry Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Gladstone Regional Council scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (68/100). Ranked #8 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Gladstone Regional Council · Gladstone Regional Council council · Gladstone Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Moreton Bay Regional Council scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (75/100). Ranked #5 of 8 metropolitan councils in QLD.
Moreton Bay Regional Council · Moreton Bay Regional Council council · Moreton Bay Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Whitsunday Regional Council scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (68/100). Ranked #8 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Whitsunday Regional Council · Whitsunday Regional Council council · Whitsunday Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (78/100). Ranked #17 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council · Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council council · Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Bundaberg Regional Council scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (73/100). Ranked #16 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Bundaberg Regional Council · Bundaberg Regional Council council · Bundaberg Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Hinchinbrook Shire Council scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (57/100). Ranked #16 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council · Hinchinbrook Shire Council council · Hinchinbrook Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council scores 50/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (50/100). Ranked #19 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council · Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council council · Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Mackay Regional Council scores 50/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (58/100). Ranked #19 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Mackay Regional Council · Mackay Regional Council council · Mackay Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Douglas Shire Council scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (73/100). Ranked #21 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Douglas Shire Council · Douglas Shire Council council · Douglas Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Hobsons Bay City scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (55/100). Ranked #19 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Hobsons Bay City · Hobsons Bay City council · Hobsons Bay City performance · VIC councils
Merri-bek City scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (65/100). Ranked #19 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Merri-bek City · Merri-bek City council · Merri-bek City performance · VIC councils
Northern Grampians Shire scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (57/100). Ranked #15 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Northern Grampians Shire · Northern Grampians Shire council · Northern Grampians Shire performance · VIC councils
Boulia Shire Council scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (78/100). Ranked #24 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Boulia Shire Council · Boulia Shire Council council · Boulia Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (70/100). Ranked #24 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council · Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council council · Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (71/100). Ranked #27 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council · Blackall-Tambo Regional Council council · Blackall-Tambo Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Ipswich City Council scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (81/100). Ranked #6 of 8 metropolitan councils in QLD.
Ipswich City Council · Ipswich City Council council · Ipswich City Council performance · QLD councils
Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (51/100). Ranked #27 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council · Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council council · Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Mornington Shire Council scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (70/100). Ranked #30 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Mornington Shire Council · Mornington Shire Council council · Mornington Shire Council performance · QLD councils
North Burnett Regional Council scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (93/100). Ranked #25 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
North Burnett Regional Council · North Burnett Regional Council council · North Burnett Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Sunshine Coast Regional Council scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (58/100). Ranked #7 of 8 metropolitan councils in QLD.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council · Sunshine Coast Regional Council council · Sunshine Coast Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Barcoo Shire Council scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (57/100). Ranked #32 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Barcoo Shire Council · Barcoo Shire Council council · Barcoo Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Ararat Rural City scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (69/100). Ranked #3 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Ararat Rural City · Ararat Rural City council · Ararat Rural City performance · VIC councils
Hindmarsh Shire scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (69/100). Ranked #3 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Hindmarsh Shire · Hindmarsh Shire council · Hindmarsh Shire performance · VIC councils
Darebin City scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (61/100). Ranked #21 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Darebin City · Darebin City council · Darebin City performance · VIC councils
Latrobe City scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (51/100). Ranked #21 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Latrobe City · Latrobe City council · Latrobe City performance · VIC councils
Carpentaria Shire Council scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (48/100). Ranked #32 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Carpentaria Shire Council · Carpentaria Shire Council council · Carpentaria Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Livingstone Shire Council scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (77/100). Ranked #26 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Livingstone Shire Council · Livingstone Shire Council council · Livingstone Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Tablelands Regional Council scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (66/100). Ranked #27 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Tablelands Regional Council · Tablelands Regional Council council · Tablelands Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Townsville City Council scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (80/100). Ranked #27 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Townsville City Council · Townsville City Council council · Townsville City Council performance · QLD councils
Redland City Council scores 43/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (75/100). Ranked #8 of 8 metropolitan councils in QLD.
Redland City Council · Redland City Council council · Redland City Council performance · QLD councils
Cassowary Coast Regional Council scores 42/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (65/100). Ranked #29 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council · Cassowary Coast Regional Council council · Cassowary Coast Regional Council performance · QLD councils
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council scores 41/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (50/100). Ranked #35 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council · Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council council · Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council scores 40/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (50/100). Ranked #36 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council · Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council council · Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Cook Shire Council scores 38/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (57/100). Ranked #37 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Cook Shire Council · Cook Shire Council council · Cook Shire Council performance · QLD councils
Greater Bendigo City scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (55/100). Ranked #22 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Greater Bendigo City · Greater Bendigo City council · Greater Bendigo City performance · VIC councils
West Wimmera Shire scores 60/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (74/100). Ranked #2 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
West Wimmera Shire · West Wimmera Shire council · West Wimmera Shire performance · VIC councils
Campaspe Shire scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (75/100). Ranked #5 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Campaspe Shire · Campaspe Shire council · Campaspe Shire performance · VIC councils
Nillumbik Shire scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (78/100). Ranked #8 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Nillumbik Shire · Nillumbik Shire council · Nillumbik Shire performance · VIC councils
Swan Hill Rural City scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (75/100). Ranked #5 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Swan Hill Rural City · Swan Hill Rural City council · Swan Hill Rural City performance · VIC councils
Indigo Shire scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (59/100). Ranked #16 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Indigo Shire · Indigo Shire council · Indigo Shire performance · VIC councils
South Gippsland Shire scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (57/100). Ranked #22 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
South Gippsland Shire · South Gippsland Shire council · South Gippsland Shire performance · VIC councils
Yarra City scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (64/100). Ranked #22 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Yarra City · Yarra City council · Yarra City performance · VIC councils
Glenelg Shire scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (65/100). Ranked #24 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Glenelg Shire · Glenelg Shire council · Glenelg Shire performance · VIC councils
Mornington Peninsula Shire scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (55/100). Ranked #24 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Mornington Peninsula Shire · Mornington Peninsula Shire council · Mornington Peninsula Shire performance · VIC councils
Greater Geelong City scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (62/100). Ranked #25 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Greater Geelong City · Greater Geelong City council · Greater Geelong City performance · VIC councils
Melbourne City scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (65/100). Ranked #25 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Melbourne City · Melbourne City council · Melbourne City performance · VIC councils
Melton City scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (56/100). Ranked #25 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Melton City · Melton City council · Melton City performance · VIC councils
Yarriambiack Shire scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (56/100). Ranked #17 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Yarriambiack Shire · Yarriambiack Shire council · Yarriambiack Shire performance · VIC councils
Central Goldfields Shire scores 43/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (49/100). Ranked #18 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Central Goldfields Shire · Central Goldfields Shire council · Central Goldfields Shire performance · VIC councils
Bayside City scores 73/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (86/100). Ranked #1 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Bayside City · Bayside City council · Bayside City performance · VIC councils
Wellington Shire scores 68/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (82/100). Ranked #1 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Wellington Shire · Wellington Shire council · Wellington Shire performance · VIC councils
Monash City scores 67/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (79/100). Ranked #2 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Monash City · Monash City council · Monash City performance · VIC councils
Gannawarra Shire scores 58/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (64/100). Ranked #5 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Gannawarra Shire · Gannawarra Shire council · Gannawarra Shire performance · VIC councils
Mitchell Shire scores 43/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (59/100). Ranked #26 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Mitchell Shire · Mitchell Shire council · Mitchell Shire performance · VIC councils
Whittlesea City scores 43/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (60/100). Ranked #27 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Whittlesea City · Whittlesea City council · Whittlesea City performance · VIC councils
Golden Plains Shire scores 40/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (48/100). Ranked #27 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Golden Plains Shire · Golden Plains Shire council · Golden Plains Shire performance · VIC councils
Stonnington City scores 40/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (56/100). Ranked #28 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Stonnington City · Stonnington City council · Stonnington City performance · VIC councils
Casey City scores 39/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (49/100). Ranked #29 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Casey City · Casey City council · Casey City performance · VIC councils
Hume City scores 39/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (58/100). Ranked #29 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Hume City · Hume City council · Hume City performance · VIC councils
Baw Baw Shire scores 37/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (45/100). Ranked #28 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Baw Baw Shire · Baw Baw Shire council · Baw Baw Shire performance · VIC councils
Moorabool Shire scores 37/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (41/100). Ranked #28 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Moorabool Shire · Moorabool Shire council · Moorabool Shire performance · VIC councils
Hepburn Shire scores 35/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (44/100). Ranked #19 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Hepburn Shire · Hepburn Shire council · Hepburn Shire performance · VIC councils
Yarra Ranges Shire scores 34/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (43/100). Ranked #31 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Yarra Ranges Shire · Yarra Ranges Shire council · Yarra Ranges Shire performance · VIC councils
Loddon Shire scores 57/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (69/100). Ranked #6 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Loddon Shire · Loddon Shire council · Loddon Shire performance · VIC councils
Bland scores 74/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (87/100). Ranked #1 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Bland · Bland council · Bland performance · NSW councils
Sydney scores 74/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (86/100). Ranked #1 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Sydney · Sydney council · Sydney performance · NSW councils
Waverley scores 74/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (93/100). Ranked #1 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Waverley · Waverley council · Waverley performance · NSW councils
Northern Beaches scores 71/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (86/100). Ranked #3 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Northern Beaches · Northern Beaches council · Northern Beaches performance · NSW councils
Gwydir scores 70/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (87/100). Ranked #2 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Gwydir · Gwydir council · Gwydir performance · NSW councils
Lane Cove scores 70/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (79/100). Ranked #4 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Lane Cove · Lane Cove council · Lane Cove performance · NSW councils
Woollahra scores 70/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (93/100). Ranked #4 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Woollahra · Woollahra council · Woollahra performance · NSW councils
Moree Plains scores 66/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (78/100). Ranked #3 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Moree Plains · Moree Plains council · Moree Plains performance · NSW councils
Mosman scores 66/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (69/100). Ranked #6 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Mosman · Mosman council · Mosman performance · NSW councils
Murray River scores 66/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (79/100). Ranked #3 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Murray River · Murray River council · Murray River performance · NSW councils
Kyogle scores 65/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (90/100). Ranked #5 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Kyogle · Kyogle council · Kyogle performance · NSW councils
Central Darling scores 64/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (80/100). Ranked #1 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Central Darling · Central Darling council · Central Darling performance · NSW councils
Uralla scores 64/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (77/100). Ranked #7 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Uralla · Uralla council · Uralla performance · NSW councils
Narrandera scores 63/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (75/100). Ranked #8 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Narrandera · Narrandera council · Narrandera performance · NSW councils
Port Macquarie-Hastings scores 63/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (75/100). Ranked #8 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Port Macquarie-Hastings · Port Macquarie-Hastings council · Port Macquarie-Hastings performance · NSW councils
Carrathool scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (79/100). Ranked #3 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Carrathool · Carrathool council · Carrathool performance · NSW councils
Greater Hume scores 62/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (90/100). Ranked #11 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Greater Hume · Greater Hume council · Greater Hume performance · NSW councils
Berrigan scores 61/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (72/100). Ranked #13 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Berrigan · Berrigan council · Berrigan performance · NSW councils
Bogan scores 61/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (76/100). Ranked #4 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Bogan · Bogan council · Bogan performance · NSW councils
Cobar scores 61/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (93/100). Ranked #13 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Cobar · Cobar council · Cobar performance · NSW councils
Inner West scores 61/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (87/100). Ranked #7 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Inner West · Inner West council · Inner West performance · NSW councils
Warrumbungle scores 61/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (76/100). Ranked #13 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Warrumbungle · Warrumbungle council · Warrumbungle performance · NSW councils
Inverell scores 60/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (84/100). Ranked #17 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Inverell · Inverell council · Inverell performance · NSW councils
Bega Valley scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (77/100). Ranked #18 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Bega Valley · Bega Valley council · Bega Valley performance · NSW councils
Narromine scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (74/100). Ranked #18 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Narromine · Narromine council · Narromine performance · NSW councils
Parramatta scores 50/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (57/100). Ranked #20 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Parramatta · Parramatta council · Parramatta performance · NSW councils
Ku-ring-gai scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (52/100). Ranked #25 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Ku-ring-gai · Ku-ring-gai council · Ku-ring-gai performance · NSW councils
Junee scores 58/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (76/100). Ranked #21 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Junee · Junee council · Junee performance · NSW councils
Narrabri scores 58/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (67/100). Ranked #21 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Narrabri · Narrabri council · Narrabri performance · NSW councils
Walgett scores 58/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (74/100). Ranked #21 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Walgett · Walgett council · Walgett performance · NSW councils
Canada Bay scores 57/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (77/100). Ranked #8 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Canada Bay · Canada Bay council · Canada Bay performance · NSW councils
Randwick scores 57/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (73/100). Ranked #8 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Randwick · Randwick council · Randwick performance · NSW councils
Willoughby scores 57/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (76/100). Ranked #8 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Willoughby · Willoughby council · Willoughby performance · NSW councils
Coolamon scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (78/100). Ranked #6 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Coolamon · Coolamon council · Coolamon performance · NSW councils
Tweed scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (74/100). Ranked #26 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Tweed · Tweed council · Tweed performance · NSW councils
Warren scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (70/100). Ranked #6 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Warren · Warren council · Warren performance · NSW councils
Bellingen scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (60/100). Ranked #27 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Bellingen · Bellingen council · Bellingen performance · NSW councils
Central Coast scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (68/100). Ranked #11 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Central Coast · Central Coast council · Central Coast performance · NSW councils
Kiama scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (82/100). Ranked #27 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Kiama · Kiama council · Kiama performance · NSW councils
Sutherland scores 55/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (64/100). Ranked #11 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Sutherland · Sutherland council · Sutherland performance · NSW councils
Blue Mountains scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (87/100). Ranked #14 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Blue Mountains · Blue Mountains council · Blue Mountains performance · NSW councils
Newcastle scores 42/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (52/100). Ranked #66 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Newcastle · Newcastle council · Newcastle performance · NSW councils
Byron scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (79/100). Ranked #30 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Byron · Byron council · Byron performance · NSW councils
Moonee Valley City scores 57/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (65/100). Ranked #9 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Moonee Valley City · Moonee Valley City council · Moonee Valley City performance · VIC councils
Federation scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (61/100). Ranked #30 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Federation · Federation council · Federation performance · NSW councils
Penrith scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (76/100). Ranked #14 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Penrith · Penrith council · Penrith performance · NSW councils
Edward River scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (58/100). Ranked #32 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Edward River · Edward River council · Edward River performance · NSW councils
Oberon scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (56/100). Ranked #32 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Oberon · Oberon council · Oberon performance · NSW councils
Richmond Valley scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (74/100). Ranked #32 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Richmond Valley · Richmond Valley council · Richmond Valley performance · NSW councils
Balranald scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (64/100). Ranked #10 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Balranald · Balranald council · Balranald performance · NSW councils
Hornsby scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (68/100). Ranked #16 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Hornsby · Hornsby council · Hornsby performance · NSW councils
Snowy Valleys scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (64/100). Ranked #35 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Snowy Valleys · Snowy Valleys council · Snowy Valleys performance · NSW councils
Tenterfield scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (73/100). Ranked #35 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Tenterfield · Tenterfield council · Tenterfield performance · NSW councils
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (56/100). Ranked #38 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional · Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional council · Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional performance · NSW councils
Cowra scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (59/100). Ranked #38 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Cowra · Cowra council · Cowra performance · NSW councils
Dubbo Regional scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (73/100). Ranked #38 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Dubbo Regional · Dubbo Regional council · Dubbo Regional performance · NSW councils
Hawkesbury scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (71/100). Ranked #18 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Hawkesbury · Hawkesbury council · Hawkesbury performance · NSW councils
Hunters Hill scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (60/100). Ranked #18 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Hunters Hill · Hunters Hill council · Hunters Hill performance · NSW councils
Liverpool Plains scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (62/100). Ranked #38 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Liverpool Plains · Liverpool Plains council · Liverpool Plains performance · NSW councils
Hay scores 50/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (63/100). Ranked #11 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Hay · Hay council · Hay performance · NSW councils
Armidale Regional scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (59/100). Ranked #43 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Armidale Regional · Armidale Regional council · Armidale Regional performance · NSW councils
Georges River scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (67/100). Ranked #21 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Georges River · Georges River council · Georges River performance · NSW councils
Nambucca Valley scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (58/100). Ranked #43 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Nambucca Valley · Nambucca Valley council · Nambucca Valley performance · NSW councils
Upper Hunter scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (62/100). Ranked #43 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Upper Hunter · Upper Hunter council · Upper Hunter performance · NSW councils
Blayney scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (64/100). Ranked #46 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Blayney · Blayney council · Blayney performance · NSW councils
Camden scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (84/100). Ranked #24 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Camden · Camden council · Camden performance · NSW councils
Mid-Coast scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (50/100). Ranked #46 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Mid-Coast · Mid-Coast council · Mid-Coast performance · NSW councils
Mid-Western Regional scores 48/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (57/100). Ranked #46 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Mid-Western Regional · Mid-Western Regional council · Mid-Western Regional performance · NSW councils
Ballina scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (67/100). Ranked #49 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Ballina · Ballina council · Ballina performance · NSW councils
Blacktown scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (69/100). Ranked #25 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Blacktown · Blacktown council · Blacktown performance · NSW councils
Hilltops scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (58/100). Ranked #49 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Hilltops · Hilltops council · Hilltops performance · NSW councils
Wingecarribee scores 46/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (69/100). Ranked #52 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Wingecarribee · Wingecarribee council · Wingecarribee performance · NSW councils
Mount Alexander Shire scores 57/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (69/100). Ranked #7 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Mount Alexander Shire · Mount Alexander Shire council · Mount Alexander Shire performance · VIC councils
Alpine Shire scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (73/100). Ranked #7 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Alpine Shire · Alpine Shire council · Alpine Shire performance · VIC councils
Bathurst Regional scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (71/100). Ranked #55 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Bathurst Regional · Bathurst Regional council · Bathurst Regional performance · NSW councils
Gilgandra scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (64/100). Ranked #12 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Gilgandra · Gilgandra council · Gilgandra performance · NSW councils
Griffith scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (51/100). Ranked #55 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Griffith · Griffith council · Griffith performance · NSW councils
Lismore scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (52/100). Ranked #55 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Lismore · Lismore council · Lismore performance · NSW councils
Wollongong scores 45/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (59/100). Ranked #55 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Wollongong · Wollongong council · Wollongong performance · NSW councils
Albury scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (64/100). Ranked #59 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
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Muswellbrook scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (58/100). Ranked #59 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
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Wagga Wagga scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (72/100). Ranked #59 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
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Walcha scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (52/100). Ranked #13 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
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Kempsey scores 43/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (57/100). Ranked #63 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Kempsey · Kempsey council · Kempsey performance · NSW councils
Upper Lachlan scores 43/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (53/100). Ranked #63 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Upper Lachlan · Upper Lachlan council · Upper Lachlan performance · NSW councils
Canterbury-Bankstown scores 42/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (57/100). Ranked #27 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
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Coffs Harbour scores 42/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (60/100). Ranked #66 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
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Lockhart scores 41/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (62/100). Ranked #14 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
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Weddin scores 41/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (67/100). Ranked #14 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
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Bayside scores 39/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (71/100). Ranked #28 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
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Lake Macquarie scores 39/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (49/100). Ranked #69 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Lake Macquarie · Lake Macquarie council · Lake Macquarie performance · NSW councils
Sutherland Council, ranking #44 nationally with a composite score of 55/100, shows a robust performance in lifestyle and amenity. However, its core service delivery, at the 38th percentile, points to areas needing strategic improvement.
Sutherland Council · council performance · core operations · lifestyle and amenity
While Tamworth Regional Council celebrates a significant pavilion upgrade, Council Scorer notes a stark comparison in infrastructure investment volumes. Sunshine Coast Council, for instance, significantly outspends its regional peers, highlighting a potential disparity in capital allocation that directly impacts community assets.
Sunshine Coast Council infrastructure · Tamworth Oval Pavilion · regional council investment · infrastructure spending
Albury Council, ranked #97 nationally, faces renewed scrutiny over a potential rate rise proposal. This debate puts its 27/100 Core Operations score under intense public pressure.
Albury Council · rate rise · core operations · council performance
Bayside Council, with an impressive 92% score in Infrastructure Management, demonstrates robust asset provision. This performance offers a stark contrast to news highlighting inadequate library funding in rapidly growing Melbourne areas.
library funding · infrastructure management · melbourne growth areas · council services
Northern Beaches Council, ranking #4 nationally with a composite score of 71/100, faces local scrutiny in Newport, highlighting a potential disconnect between overall performance and community-level issues. Despite strong lifestyle and amenity investment, the 'Stumped at Newport' article suggests a failure in specific community engagement.
Despite external scrutiny on public land use, Sutherland Council's Core Operations score of 38/100 highlights fundamental service delivery challenges. This ranking places them significantly below the state average for NSW councils.
Sutherland Council · Core Operations · Local Government · Council Performance
Greater Bendigo City Council, despite its recent focus on collaborative initiatives, sits below the Victorian average in financial sustainability. Our data shows a critical need for local action to align with the 'Stronger Together' ethos.
Bendigo Council · financial sustainability · local government · Victoria councils
Central Coast Council, with a composite score of 55/100, demonstrates a moderate overall performance. This news highlights a community success, but deeper data reveals a nuanced picture for ratepayers.
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Central Coast Council's sustainability score of 46/100, placing it in the 46th percentile among peers, casts a long shadow over recent news of compliance assessment needs. This middling performance directly conflicts with the foundational principles demanded by effective local governance.
Central Coast Council · sustainability · compliance · council rankings NSW
While Casey's recent electric fleet expansion for hard waste services signals a positive environmental step, it also highlights a growing disparity in waste management innovation across Victoria. Data from our platform indicates that some councils, like Brimbank, are excelling in the Environmental Management sector.
Casey Council · electric fleet · waste management · environmental management
Brisbane City Council's potential rate increase highlights persistent financial sustainability challenges for large urban centres. Data from other QLD councils reveals varying fiscal health amidst similar pressures.
Brisbane City Council · rate increase · financial sustainability · Queensland councils
While Moreton Bay Regional Council invests in cultural events, a look at comparable councils like Gold Coast City Council reveals significant disparities in financial sustainability, impacting their capacity for such initiatives.
Moreton Bay Regional Council · Gold Coast City Council · Woodford Folk Festival · Cultural Investment
Brisbane City Council ranks 16th nationally with a composite score of 59/100, yet its financial sustainability stands at a troubling 25/100. This low score reflects a significant gap compared to its peers and Queensland state averages, implying a looming rate increase is not a surprise.
Brisbane City Council · rate rise · financial sustainability · council ranking
Brisbane City Council, scoring an impressive 81/100 for Community Services, is investing over $5 million in health and wellness. This move highlights a strategic alignment with its strong community outcomes, yet raises questions about its comparatively low 25/100 financial sustainability score.
Brisbane City Council · community services · financial sustainability · health and wellness
With mining chiefs predicting fewer discoveries and mines due to tax reforms, Queensland's resource-rich regions face potential economic headwinds. This narrative resonates with challenges seen in areas like the Western Downs Regional Council, which ranks 234th nationally for Financial Sustainability.
mining tax · Queensland councils · financial sustainability · Western Downs
Logan City Council holds the top financial sustainability ranking among Queensland councils tracked by Council Scorer, a position that should translate into stronger asset management and service delivery for suburbs like Hillcrest.
Logan City Council · Hillcrest · Queensland · Financial Sustainability
Sutherland Shire Council scores just 38/100 on Core Operations — 13 points below the NSW average of 51 — yet is pushing another roundabout on Port Hacking Road. The priorities don't match the problem.
Sutherland Shire Council · Port Hacking Road · roundabout · core operations
Liverpool Council ranks dead last among 34 peer councils with a composite score of 21/100, and June liquidation filings suggest the commercial weakness is now showing up on the ground.
Liverpool Council · business liquidations · council performance · community services
Wyndham City Council ranks in the top 10% of Victorian councils for Community Outcomes, but with population growth outpacing infrastructure, that ranking depends on cross-border planning the region has yet to prove it can deliver.
Wyndham City Council · Community Outcomes · Growth Corridors · Regional Planning
Brimbank City Council sits in the bottom 25% of Victorian councils for Financial Sustainability — a benchmark Hume and Whittlesea councillors should weigh before approving discretionary spending on a new civic crest.
Brimbank City Council · Hume City Council · Whittlesea City Council · financial sustainability
Inner West Council ranks 34th in NSW for Environmental Management, indicating strong performance in biodiversity protection efforts compared to many peers. This contrasts with the challenges faced by councils like Northern Beaches in managing priority weeds.
weed management · biodiversity · environmental management · Inner West Council
Hobart City Council's revived push to restrict whole homes as short-term rentals signals a growing metropolitan challenge. This mirrors complex regulatory landscapes seen in councils like Byron Shire, where a significant tourist economy grapples with housing accessibility.
Hobart City Council · Short-term rentals · Byron Shire Council · Housing affordability
City of Gold Coast holds a B+ in our Community Outcomes pillar — a concrete benchmark for Geelong, whose grassroots fundraising muscle suggests it could rank higher once its data lands in our database.
Geelong · Community Outcomes · Gold Coast · Fundraiser
A Lilywood land sale in the Moreton Bay region highlights Queensland's relentless growth, but it's neighbouring Sunshine Coast Council — ranked 1st nationally for financial sustainability — that shows what fiscal discipline under growth pressure actually looks like.
Wyndham Street Lilywood · Queensland property market · Sunshine Coast Council financial sustainability · Moreton Bay Regional Council
Bayside City Council in Victoria scores 78 out of 100 for Environmental Management — a benchmark that exposes how many councils underinvest in seasonal hazard prevention like leaf clearance and stormwater protection.
Bayside City Council · Environmental Management · Autumn Hazards · Public Safety
Casey Council's four-year Smart City plan lands without baseline performance data on our platform — and Victorian peers like Greater Geelong (ranked 105th nationally) show technology investment alone doesn't lift council outcomes.
Casey Council · Smart City · Victoria councils · council performance
Blacktown City Council sits at #7 in NSW on financial sustainability, a result that exposes how rare disciplined fiscal management actually is among large metropolitan councils.
Blacktown City Council · financial sustainability · council spending · transparency
Northern Beaches Council delivers rental yields that outperform the NSW average, proving high-value coastal markets can still generate competitive investor returns when amenity and demand align.
rental yield · Northern Beaches · property investment · NSW real estate
Byron Shire Council scores just 18/100 on core operations — bottom-quintile nationally — while publicly demanding big polluters fund climate damage. The data says fix the basics first.
Byron Shire Council · climate funding · council operations · financial sustainability
Moyne Shire ranks 45th out of 284 councils nationally, with workforce policies including parental leave contributing to its strong Community Outcomes pillar score — a benchmark Greater Geelong's private sector is only now catching up to.
parental leave · maternity leave · Geelong · Moyne Shire
Gold Coast City Council scores 64.2 on Community Outcomes — a benchmark that illustrates the measurable payoff when councils properly leverage volunteer networks.
volunteerism · community outcomes · Gold Coast · Ocean Grove
Fairfield City Council scores 79.2 on environmental management while Wyndham Council faces escalating landfill gate fees — a gap that reveals which councils planned for waste cost shocks and which didn't.
landfill costs · waste management · Wyndham Council · Fairfield City Council
Northern Beaches Council boasts a national rank of #4 among all Australian councils with a composite score of 71/100, yet their financial sustainability sits at a moderate 53/100. This data point introduces a crucial tension when viewed against their stated commitment to 'preparing for the worst'.
Northern Beaches Council · financial sustainability · disaster preparedness · council rankings
Hobart wants to double rates on whole-home short stays. Byron Shire Council's decade-long battle with the same dynamic shows the policy lever works — but slowly, and with collateral damage to council finances.
Hobart · Byron Shire · short-stay rates · housing crisis
The <a href="/council/city-of-sydney">City of Sydney</a> tops our national rankings with a composite score of 74/100, yet a proposed beachside megadevelopment is exposing a real gap between metrics and resident sentiment.
Sydney Council · Megadevelopment · Community Opposition · Lifestyle & Amenity
Logan City Council ranks #1 among its metropolitan peers with a Composite Score of 74/100, but new flood mapping investigations will test whether its 83/100 Core Operations score translates into actual climate resilience.
Logan City Council · flood mapping · sustainability · council rankings
City of Parramatta Council sits at #72 of 284 nationally with a composite score of 50/100, but an ICAC public inquiry now questions whether those numbers reflect sound governance or mask deeper problems.
City of Parramatta Council · ICAC · Council Scorer · Public Inquiry
Werribee residents speak 96 languages, but the council covering it isn't yet scored. Blacktown, which manages 180+ languages and still ranks 15th in NSW, shows the operating model Wyndham needs to match.
Werribee Council · Multiculturalism · Community Outcomes · Blacktown City Council
Mildura Rural City Council scores 72.3 on Financial Sustainability (94th of 284), yet its Infrastructure score lags — exposing the rural funding gap also crippling NSW's Northern Tablelands.
rural council funding · infrastructure backlog · Mildura Rural City Council · Northern Tablelands
Blacktown Council, with a national rank of #84 out of 284 Australian councils, is making headlines with its historic $1 billion budget. This significant investment raises questions about its potential impact on areas where the council currently underperforms.
Blacktown Council · council budget · infrastructure spending · community services
Wagga Wagga Council sits in the 17th percentile for community services — less than half the NSW average of 51 — and now the state government is intervening to handle a homelessness crisis the council should have seen coming.
Wagga Wagga · homelessness · community services · NSW Government emergency response
The City of Sydney tops our national rankings with 74/100, but its 61st percentile lifestyle score is failing Green Square families whose children are playing on live roads.
Sydney Council · Green Square · Playground Access · Council Rankings
Inner West Council ranks 12th in NSW for Community Outcomes — a result built on integrating student populations into existing infrastructure rather than bolting accommodation onto under-serviced fringes.
student accommodation · housing crisis · urban planning · Inner West Council
Geelong is announcing major capital works while flagging unfunded liabilities — the same pattern that earned Queensland's Logan City Council a D-grade for infrastructure management on Council Scorer.
Geelong · infrastructure · council funding · Logan City Council
Moreton Bay Regional Council ranks 19th nationally for Financial Sustainability — a balance sheet strong enough to bankroll the kind of senior engagement programs Logan is delivering without comparable resources.
aged care · community outcomes · financial sustainability · Moreton Bay
Ethical leadership failures erode the civic trust that underpins community outcomes scores — and the damage outlasts any single news cycle. Gold Coast City Council's 15th-place ranking in Community Outcomes shows what's at stake when leadership credibility collapses.
mayoral misconduct · public trust · council ethics · community outcomes
Victoria is funding early education expansion across five regional shires, but Ipswich City Council's 78% Community Outcomes score shows what councils should actually be delivering on childcare infrastructure.
early education · childcare · Victorian councils · Ipswich City Council
Gold Coast City sits 198th nationally for affordability after a 18% median rent increase outstripped wages, pricing essential workers out of the region they serve.
Gold Coast housing · Sunshine Coast housing crisis · young adult housing · housing affordability Queensland
The decision to shelve upgrades to Melbourne's oldest train station in favour of the Suburban Rail Loop mirrors the asset-renewal squeeze facing councils like Randwick, which scores just 65% on Infrastructure Management despite a strong balance sheet.
Melbourne public transport · infrastructure upgrades · Suburban Rail Loop · Randwick Council
Greater Geelong sits in the top 30% of Victorian councils on Council Scorer's rankings, yet its Social Inclusion Action Group exposes a blind spot: traditional metrics ignore the social capital that prevents future budget blowouts.
loneliness · social inclusion · community wellbeing · local government
Liverpool City Council scores 6.2/10 and ranks 75th of 155 NSW councils — the Chapter Place development is a flagship distraction from systemic service delivery gaps.
Edmondson Park · Liverpool City Council · council performance · urban planning
Australian councils are absorbing an average 8.3% rise in operating costs while carrying a $30 billion deferred maintenance backlog — and ratepayers will wear the consequences through higher rates or thinner services.
fuel costs · infrastructure · council performance · local government
The City of Whittlesea sits in the bottom third of Victorian councils for planning efficiency with a 42/100 Council Scorer rating, even as it green-lights new housing in Lalor's growth corridor.
Lalor new homes · Whittlesea City Council · council performance · housing development
Sunshine Coast Regional Council ranks in the bottom 40% of Australian councils for planning performance, undermining state government claims of housing progress in the region.
housing development · council performance · local government · asset sales
Inner east councils average 55 versus 51 for the west on our composite score, but the west crushes the east 59-46 on lifestyle. Maribyrnong outperforms Yarra by 46 percentile points despite a fraction of the median house price.
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Cobar Council ranks 93rd percentile nationally for bins, roads and planning approvals — outperforming Sydney's Bayside (16th) by nearly six-fold. The data shows scale is the enemy of basic service delivery.
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Bayside City Council sits at the 86th percentile nationally for financial sustainability, while wealthy Stonnington (19th) and Brisbane City (25th) prove that rate base size doesn't guarantee fiscal discipline.
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Eastern Sydney councils average 59 points versus 40 in the west, with community services scoring 64 vs 33 — the largest intra-city performance gap in Australia.
Sydney east vs west · western Sydney councils · Sydney suburbs comparison
Brisbane City Council sits 197th nationally on liveability and transport metrics, with 73% of trips requiring a private vehicle — a planning legacy now hitting household budgets hard.
Brisbane car dependency · council performance · fuel prices · public transport
The Queensland Literary Awards' shift to a writers festival format highlights a measurable divide: councils with integrated cultural strategies consistently outperform peers on resident satisfaction, yet arts spending rarely appears in standard performance metrics.
literary awards · council performance · cultural investment · arts funding
City of Parramatta ranks 41st of 128 NSW councils on Council Scorer. Its expanded Return and Earn network is a visible win, but one recycling program doesn't move a council out of the middle of the pack.
Parramatta Council · Return and Earn · Council Performance · Recycling
Brisbane City Council's $2.1 billion transport capital program puts it in Australia's top 10% for infrastructure investment, while bottom-quartile councils tip just 8% of their budgets into capital works — and ratepayers wear the difference.
Property Council · urban development · transit-oriented development · council performance
Liverpool City Council processes development applications 18% slower than metropolitan peers, yet must deliver a 40% increase in housing stock by 2036 under NSW targets.
Liverpool City Council · NSW housing plan · council performance data · Sydney urban planning
Hume City Council ranks 118th of 284 nationally for infrastructure despite managing $2.1 billion in assets — and a current audit of disconnected footpaths reveals exactly why outer-growth councils struggle to keep pace.
Hume City Council paths · council infrastructure performance · Hume council rankings · Victoria council news
Redland City Council sits mid-table at 68/284 nationally, yet its planning approvals are tilting toward premium private amenities rather than the core service gaps the ranking exposes.
Redland City childcare · Queensland council performance · childcare development news · council infrastructure rankings
Sutherland Shire Council pushed through a 4.2% rate increase after defeating a freeze motion — a rise that sits well above the RBA's 2-3% inflation target and shifts cost-of-living pressure onto 230,000+ Shire residents.
Sutherland Shire Council rates · council performance data · NSW local government financial stress · rate freeze debate
The <a href="/council/casey-city-council">City of Casey</a> sits in the bottom two-thirds of Australian councils at 97th on Council Scorer, a middling result that looks worse against rising business liquidations in a municipality of more than 350,000 residents.
City of Casey · Casey council liquidations · Victoria council performance · business economic data
Inner West Council ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for lifestyle and amenity, edging out Northern Beaches (86th) and exposing how premium eastern suburbs postcodes underdeliver on community infrastructure value.
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Waverley scores 93rd percentile on community services while Melton sits at 12th — the data shows growth-corridor councils are failing the families they're built for.
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Rural shires average 53.3 on community services delivery versus metro's 51.4 across NSW, Victoria and Queensland. The gap exposes a structural failure in fast-growing metro councils where infrastructure can't keep up with population.
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Council Scorer data shows Brisbane City Council greenlights two-thirds of demolition applications in heritage-sensitive suburbs while processing 847% more DAs than the capital-city average — a volume-over-protection model that monetises character loss.
Brisbane City Council performance · Hamilton mansion demolition · Brisbane development application · council heritage protection
Waste management consumes 25-40% of council operational budgets, yet a significant share of Australian councils signed single-provider contracts with no fuel security clauses — and the current diesel crunch is about to reveal exactly which ones.
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