Goondiwindi Regional Council Score: 53/100 — What Residents Should Know
Goondiwindi Regional Council scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (83/100). Ranked #11 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Goondiwindi Regional Council records a composite score of 53/100 (solid), ranking 11th of 30 in its regional peer group and 32nd of 77 across QLD. It sits in the upper half of QLD's regional councils, serving around 12k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Goondiwindi Regional Council posts 58/100 (solid). That sits modestly above the regional peer average of 52 and sits modestly above the QLD 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 13/100 for Goondiwindi Regional Council, rated needs improvement. That lags well behind the regional peer average of 52 and lags well behind the QLD 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 — 83/100 — reads as excellent. That stands well above the regional peer average of 52 and stands well above the QLD 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, Goondiwindi Regional Council lands on 56/100, a solid result. That sits modestly above the regional peer average of 52 and sits modestly above the QLD 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
Goondiwindi Regional Council's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (83) and Financial Sustainability (58). Practically, strong lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm. Alongside that, 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.On the flip side, a low core operations score is often felt through slower planning approvals, patchier road maintenance, and rougher waste and customer service experiences. 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 — Core Operations (56) and Community Services (13) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 58/100 | solid |
| Community Services | 13/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 83/100 | excellent |
| Core Operations | 56/100 | solid |
| Composite | 53/100 | solid |
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