Nillumbik Shire Council Score: 59/100 — What Residents Should Know
Nillumbik Shire scores 59/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (78/100). Ranked #8 of 31 metropolitan councils in VIC.
Nillumbik Shire records a composite score of 59/100 (solid), ranking 8th of 31 in its metro peer group and 17th of 79 across VIC. It sits in the upper half of VIC's metro councils, serving around 67k residents in a metropolitan area.On Financial Sustainability, Nillumbik Shire posts 35/100 (developing). That lags well behind the metro peer average of 52 and lags well behind 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 78/100 for Nillumbik Shire, rated strong. That stands well above the metro peer average of 52 and stands well above 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 — 63/100 — reads as solid. That runs comfortably ahead of the metro peer average of 52 and runs comfortably ahead of 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, Nillumbik Shire lands on 61/100, a solid result. That runs comfortably ahead of the metro 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
Nillumbik Shire's strongest showing is on Community Services (78) and Lifestyle & Amenity (63). Practically, 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. 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 low core operations score is often felt through slower planning approvals, patchier road maintenance, and rougher waste and customer service experiences. 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 — Core Operations (61) and Financial Sustainability (35) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 35/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 78/100 | strong |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 63/100 | solid |
| Core Operations | 61/100 | solid |
| Composite | 59/100 | solid |
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