Darebin City Council Score: 47/100 — What Residents Should Know
Darebin City scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (61/100). Ranked #21 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Darebin City records a composite score of 47/100 (developing), ranking 21st of 31 in its metro peer group and 56th of 79 across VIC. It sits in the lower half of VIC's metro councils, serving roughly 165k residents in a metropolitan area.On Financial Sustainability, Darebin City posts 40/100 (developing). That trails the metro peer average of 52 and trails the VIC state average of 52. 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 Darebin City, rated solid. That roughly matches the metro peer average of 52 and roughly matches the VIC state average of 52. 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 — 61/100 — reads as solid. That runs comfortably ahead of the metro peer average of 52 and runs comfortably ahead of the VIC state average of 52. It captures parks, sportsgrounds, cultural venues, events, and the general liveability of the area relative to what residents pay.For Core Operations, Darebin City lands on 36/100, a developing result. That lags well behind the metro peer average of 52 and lags well behind the VIC state average of 52. It captures the essentials — roads, waste, planning approvals, and how efficiently the council runs its day-to-day services.
What This Means For Residents
Darebin City's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (61) and Community Services (52). Practically, strong lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm. 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 financial sustainability often shows up over time as sharper rates increases, deferred renewals, or borrowing to cover recurrent costs. 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 — Financial Sustainability (40) and Core Operations (36) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 40/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 52/100 | solid |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 61/100 | solid |
| Core Operations | 36/100 | developing |
| Composite | 47/100 | developing |
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