Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Score: 51/100 — What Residents Should Know
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional scores 51/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (56/100). Ranked #38 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional records a composite score of 51/100 (solid), ranking 38th of 79 in its regional peer group and 65th of 128 across NSW. It sits in the upper half of NSW's regional councils, serving around 11k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional posts 48/100 (developing). That roughly matches the regional peer average of 51 and roughly matches 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 48/100 for Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, rated developing. That roughly matches the regional peer average of 51 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 — 52/100 — reads as solid. That roughly matches the regional peer average of 51 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, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional lands on 56/100, a solid result. That sits modestly above the regional peer average of 51 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
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional's strongest showing is on Core Operations (56) and Lifestyle & Amenity (52). 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 (48) and Community Services (48) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 48/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 48/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 52/100 | solid |
| Core Operations | 56/100 | solid |
| Composite | 51/100 | solid |
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