Coonamble Council Score: 54/100 — What Residents Should Know
Coonamble scores 54/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (61/100). Ranked #8 of 15 rural councils in NSW.
Coonamble records a composite score of 54/100 (solid), ranking 8th of 15 in its rural peer group and 52nd of 128 across NSW. It sits in the lower half of NSW's rural councils, serving about 4,000 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Coonamble posts 61/100 (solid). That sits modestly above the rural peer average of 53 and runs comfortably ahead of 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 52/100 for Coonamble, rated solid. That roughly matches the rural peer average of 53 and roughly matches 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 — 46/100 — reads as developing. That sits modestly below the rural peer average of 54 and sits modestly below 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, Coonamble lands on 57/100, a solid result. That sits modestly above the rural peer average of 53 and sits modestly above 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
Coonamble's strongest showing is on Financial Sustainability (61) and Core Operations (57). 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, a lower community services score usually means thinner program hours, fewer support staff, or gaps in facilities like libraries and community centres. And weaker lifestyle and amenity results tend to show up in ageing sportsgrounds, tired playgrounds, or a thinner events calendar. The weakest dimensions here — Community Services (52) and Lifestyle & Amenity (46) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 61/100 | solid |
| Community Services | 52/100 | solid |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 46/100 | developing |
| Core Operations | 57/100 | solid |
| Composite | 54/100 | solid |
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