Parramatta Council Score: 50/100 — What Residents Should Know
Parramatta scores 50/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (57/100). Ranked #20 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Parramatta records a composite score of 50/100 (solid), ranking 20th of 34 in its metro peer group and 73rd of 128 across NSW. It sits in the lower half of NSW's metro councils, serving roughly 260k residents in a metropolitan area.On Financial Sustainability, Parramatta posts 57/100 (solid). That sits modestly above the metro peer average of 52 and sits modestly above 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 43/100 for Parramatta, rated developing. That sits modestly below the metro peer average of 51 and sits modestly below 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 — 47/100 — reads as developing. That sits modestly below the metro peer average of 51 and sits modestly below 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, Parramatta lands on 56/100, a solid result. That sits modestly above the metro peer average of 52 and sits modestly 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
Parramatta's strongest showing is on Financial Sustainability (57) and Core Operations (56). 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 (43) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 57/100 | solid |
| Community Services | 43/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 47/100 | developing |
| Core Operations | 56/100 | solid |
| Composite | 50/100 | solid |
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