Wellington Shire Council Score: 68/100 — What Residents Should Know
Wellington Shire scores 68/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (82/100). Ranked #1 of 29 regional councils in VIC.
Wellington Shire records a composite score of 68/100 (strong), ranking 1st of 29 in its regional peer group and 2nd of 79 across VIC. It sits in the top quartile of VIC's regional councils, serving around 44k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Wellington Shire posts 69/100 (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 46/100 for Wellington Shire, rated developing. That sits modestly below the regional peer average of 52 and sits modestly below 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 — 82/100 — reads as excellent. That stands well above the regional peer average of 52 and stands well above 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, Wellington Shire lands on 76/100, a strong result. That stands well above the regional peer average of 52 and stands well above 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
Wellington Shire's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (82) 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 (69) and Community Services (46) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 69/100 | strong |
| Community Services | 46/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 82/100 | excellent |
| Core Operations | 76/100 | strong |
| Composite | 68/100 | strong |
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