Moree Plains Council Score: 66/100 — What Residents Should Know
Moree Plains scores 66/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (78/100). Ranked #3 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Moree Plains records a composite score of 66/100 (strong), ranking 3rd of 79 in its regional peer group and 8th of 128 across NSW. It sits in the top quartile of NSW's regional councils, serving around 14k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Moree Plains posts 47/100 (developing). That sits modestly below the regional peer average of 51 and sits modestly below 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 69/100 for Moree Plains, rated strong. That stands well above the regional peer average of 51 and stands well above 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 — 70/100 — reads as strong. That stands well above the regional peer average of 51 and stands well above 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, Moree Plains lands on 78/100, a strong result. That stands well above the regional peer average of 51 and stands well 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
Moree Plains's strongest showing is on Core Operations (78) and Lifestyle & Amenity (70). 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, a lower community services score usually means thinner program hours, fewer support staff, or gaps in facilities like libraries and community centres. And weaker financial sustainability often shows up over time as sharper rates increases, deferred renewals, or borrowing to cover recurrent costs. The weakest dimensions here — Community Services (69) and Financial Sustainability (47) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 47/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 69/100 | strong |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 70/100 | strong |
| Core Operations | 78/100 | strong |
| Composite | 66/100 | strong |
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