Moorabool Shire Council Score: 37/100 — What Residents Should Know
Moorabool Shire scores 37/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (41/100). Ranked #28 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Moorabool Shire records a composite score of 37/100 (developing), ranking 29th of 29 in its regional peer group and 77th of 79 across VIC. It sits in the bottom quartile of VIC's regional councils, serving around 39k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Moorabool Shire posts 39/100 (developing). That trails the regional 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 30/100 for Moorabool Shire, rated needs improvement. That lags well behind the regional peer average of 52 and lags well behind 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 — 38/100 — reads as developing. That trails the regional peer average of 52 and trails 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, Moorabool Shire lands on 41/100, a developing result. That trails the regional peer average of 52 and trails 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
Moorabool Shire's strongest showing is on Core Operations (41) and Financial Sustainability (39). 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, 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, weaker lifestyle and amenity results tend to show up in ageing sportsgrounds, tired playgrounds, or a thinner events calendar. 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 — Lifestyle & Amenity (38) and Community Services (30) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 39/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 30/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 38/100 | developing |
| Core Operations | 41/100 | developing |
| Composite | 37/100 | developing |
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