Richmond Shire Council Score: 60/100 — What Residents Should Know
Richmond Shire Council scores 60/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (100/100). Ranked #7 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Richmond Shire Council records a composite score of 60/100 (solid), ranking 7th of 39 in its rural peer group and 14th of 77 across QLD. It sits in the top quartile of QLD's rural councils, serving about 800 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Richmond Shire Council posts 34/100 (needs improvement). That lags well behind the rural peer average of 51 and lags well behind the QLD 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 28/100 for Richmond Shire Council, rated needs improvement. That lags well behind the rural peer average of 51 and lags well behind the QLD 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 — 100/100 — reads as excellent. That stands well above the rural peer average of 51 and stands well above the QLD 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, Richmond Shire Council lands on 76/100, a strong result. That stands well above the rural peer average of 50 and stands well above the QLD 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
Richmond Shire Council's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (100) and Core Operations (76). Practically, strong lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm. 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 financial sustainability often shows up over time as sharper rates increases, deferred renewals, or borrowing to cover recurrent costs. 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 — Financial Sustainability (34) and Community Services (28) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 34/100 | needs improvement |
| Community Services | 28/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 100/100 | excellent |
| Core Operations | 76/100 | strong |
| Composite | 60/100 | solid |
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