Campbelltown Council Score: 34/100 — What Residents Should Know
Campbelltown scores 34/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (55/100). Ranked #31 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Campbelltown records a composite score of 34/100 (needs improvement), ranking 31st of 34 in its metro peer group and 121st of 128 across NSW. It sits in the bottom quartile of NSW's metro councils, serving roughly 180k residents in a metropolitan area.On Financial Sustainability, Campbelltown posts 55/100 (solid). That roughly matches the metro peer average of 52 and sits modestly above 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 35/100 for Campbelltown, rated developing. That lags well behind the metro 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 — 28/100 — reads as needs improvement. That lags well behind the metro peer average of 51 and lags well behind 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, Campbelltown lands on 18/100, a needs improvement result. That lags well behind the metro peer average of 52 and lags well behind 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
Campbelltown's strongest showing is on Financial Sustainability (55) and Community Services (35). Practically, a stronger financial position tends to mean rates rises are less likely to be driven by budget shortfalls, and long-term infrastructure planning is better funded. Alongside that, strong community services translate into more reliable libraries, maternal health, aged support and community programs — a real day-to-day benefit for families and older residents.On the flip side, weaker lifestyle and amenity results tend to show up in ageing sportsgrounds, tired playgrounds, or a thinner events calendar. And a low core operations score is often felt through slower planning approvals, patchier road maintenance, and rougher waste and customer service experiences. The weakest dimensions here — Lifestyle & Amenity (28) and Core Operations (18) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 55/100 | solid |
| Community Services | 35/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 28/100 | needs improvement |
| Core Operations | 18/100 | needs improvement |
| Composite | 34/100 | needs improvement |
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