Wentworth Council Score: 52/100 — What Residents Should Know
Wentworth scores 52/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (61/100). Ranked #35 of 79 regional councils in NSW.
Wentworth records a composite score of 52/100 (solid), ranking 37th of 79 in its regional peer group and 64th of 128 across NSW. It sits in the upper half of NSW's regional councils, serving about 7,000 residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Wentworth posts 53/100 (solid). That roughly matches the regional peer average of 51 and roughly matches 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 55/100 for Wentworth, rated solid. That sits modestly above the regional peer average of 51 and sits modestly above 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 — 39/100 — reads as developing. That trails the regional peer average of 51 and trails 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, Wentworth lands on 61/100, a solid result. That runs comfortably ahead of the regional peer average of 51 and runs comfortably ahead of 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
Wentworth's strongest showing is on Core Operations (61) and Community Services (55). Practically, strong core operations mean waste, roads and planning approvals are running smoothly and rates are more likely to be delivering visible value. Alongside that, 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.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 weaker lifestyle and amenity results tend to show up in ageing sportsgrounds, tired playgrounds, or a thinner events calendar. The weakest dimensions here — Financial Sustainability (53) and Lifestyle & Amenity (39) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 53/100 | solid |
| Community Services | 55/100 | solid |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 39/100 | developing |
| Core Operations | 61/100 | solid |
| Composite | 52/100 | solid |
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