Cabonne Council Score: 43/100 — What Residents Should Know
Cabonne scores 43/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (61/100). Ranked #63 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Cabonne records a composite score of 43/100 (developing), ranking 63rd of 79 in its regional peer group and 102nd of 128 across NSW. It sits in the bottom quartile of NSW's regional councils, serving around 15k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Cabonne posts 38/100 (developing). That trails the regional peer average of 51 and trails 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 Cabonne, 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 — 39/100 — reads as developing. That trails the regional peer average of 51 and trails 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, Cabonne lands on 61/100, a solid result. That runs comfortably ahead of the regional peer average of 51 and runs comfortably ahead of 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
Cabonne's strongest showing is on Core Operations (61) and Lifestyle & Amenity (39). Practically, strong core operations mean waste, roads and planning approvals are running smoothly and rates are more likely to be delivering visible value. Alongside that, strong lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm.On the flip side, weaker financial sustainability often shows up over time as sharper rates increases, deferred renewals, or borrowing to cover recurrent costs. And a lower community services score usually means thinner program hours, fewer support staff, or gaps in facilities like libraries and community centres. The weakest dimensions here — Financial Sustainability (38) and Community Services (33) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 38/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 33/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 39/100 | developing |
| Core Operations | 61/100 | solid |
| Composite | 43/100 | developing |
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