Liverpool Council Score: 21/100 — What Residents Should Know
Liverpool scores 21/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (25/100). Ranked #34 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Liverpool records a composite score of 21/100 (needs improvement), ranking 34th of 34 in its metro peer group and 128th of 128 across NSW. It sits in the bottom quartile of NSW's metro councils, serving roughly 240k residents in a metropolitan area.On Financial Sustainability, Liverpool posts 21/100 (needs improvement). That lags well behind the metro peer average of 52 and lags well behind 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 23/100 for Liverpool, rated needs improvement. That lags well behind the metro peer average of 51 and lags well behind 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 — 17/100 — reads as needs improvement. That lags well behind the metro peer average of 51 and lags well behind 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, Liverpool lands on 25/100, a needs improvement result. That lags well behind the metro peer average of 52 and lags well behind 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
Liverpool's strongest showing is on Core Operations (25) and Community Services (23). 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 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 weaker lifestyle and amenity results tend to show up in ageing sportsgrounds, tired playgrounds, or a thinner events calendar. The weakest dimensions here — Financial Sustainability (21) and Lifestyle & Amenity (17) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 21/100 | needs improvement |
| Community Services | 23/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 17/100 | needs improvement |
| Core Operations | 25/100 | needs improvement |
| Composite | 21/100 | needs improvement |
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