Bathurst Regional Council Score: 45/100 — What Residents Should Know
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 records a composite score of 45/100 (developing), ranking 55th of 79 in its regional peer group and 92nd of 128 across NSW. It sits in the lower half of NSW's regional councils, serving around 45k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Bathurst Regional posts 25/100 (needs improvement). That lags well behind the regional peer average of 51 and lags well behind the NSW state average of 51. It captures how well the council balances its books, manages debt, and funds future infrastructure without over-relying on rates increases.Community Services comes in at 33/100 for Bathurst Regional, rated needs improvement. That lags well behind the regional peer average of 51 and lags well behind the NSW state average of 51. It captures the reach and quality of libraries, childcare, aged support, community centres, and grants that touch daily life.The council's Lifestyle & Amenity result — 71/100 — reads as strong. That stands well above the regional peer average of 51 and stands well above the NSW state average of 51. It captures parks, sportsgrounds, cultural venues, events, and the general liveability of the area relative to what residents pay.For Core Operations, Bathurst Regional lands on 52/100, a solid result. That roughly matches the regional peer average of 51 and roughly matches the NSW state average of 51. It captures the essentials — roads, waste, planning approvals, and how efficiently the council runs its day-to-day services.
What This Means For Residents
Bathurst Regional's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (71) and Core Operations (52). Practically, strong lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm. Alongside that, strong core operations mean waste, roads and planning approvals are running smoothly and rates are more likely to be delivering visible value.On the flip side, a lower community services score usually means thinner program hours, fewer support staff, or gaps in facilities like libraries and community centres. And weaker financial sustainability often shows up over time as sharper rates increases, deferred renewals, or borrowing to cover recurrent costs. The weakest dimensions here — Community Services (33) and Financial Sustainability (25) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 25/100 | needs improvement |
| Community Services | 33/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 71/100 | strong |
| Core Operations | 52/100 | solid |
| Composite | 45/100 | developing |
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