Moyne Shire Council Score: 53/100 — What Residents Should Know
Moyne Shire scores 53/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (77/100). Ranked #13 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Moyne Shire records a composite score of 53/100 (solid), ranking 16th of 29 in its regional peer group and 40th of 79 across VIC. It sits in the lower half of VIC's regional councils, serving around 18k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Moyne Shire posts 77/100 (strong). That stands well above the regional peer average of 52 and stands well above 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 23/100 for Moyne 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 — 47/100 — reads as developing. That sits modestly below the regional peer average of 52 and sits modestly below 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, Moyne Shire lands on 64/100, a solid result. That runs comfortably ahead of the regional peer average of 52 and runs comfortably ahead of 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
Moyne Shire's strongest showing is on Financial Sustainability (77) and Core Operations (64). Practically, 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. Alongside that, strong core operations mean waste, roads and planning approvals are running smoothly and rates are more likely to be delivering visible value.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 (47) and Community Services (23) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 77/100 | strong |
| Community Services | 23/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 47/100 | developing |
| Core Operations | 64/100 | solid |
| Composite | 53/100 | solid |
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