Coolamon Council Score: 56/100 — What Residents Should Know
Coolamon scores 56/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (78/100). Ranked #6 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Coolamon records a composite score of 56/100 (solid), ranking 6th of 15 in its rural peer group and 41st of 128 across NSW. It sits in the upper half of NSW's rural councils, serving about 4,300 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Coolamon posts 78/100 (strong). That stands well above the rural peer average of 53 and stands well 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 43/100 for Coolamon, rated developing. That trails the rural peer average of 53 and sits modestly below 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 — 50/100 — reads as solid. That sits modestly below the rural peer average of 54 and roughly matches 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, Coolamon lands on 53/100, a solid result. That roughly matches the rural peer average of 53 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
Coolamon's strongest showing is on Financial Sustainability (78) and Core Operations (53). 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 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, weaker lifestyle and amenity results tend to show up in ageing sportsgrounds, tired playgrounds, or a thinner events calendar. 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 — Lifestyle & Amenity (50) and Community Services (43) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 78/100 | strong |
| Community Services | 43/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 50/100 | solid |
| Core Operations | 53/100 | solid |
| Composite | 56/100 | solid |
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