Wollondilly Council Score: 35/100 — What Residents Should Know
Wollondilly scores 35/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Core Operations (50/100). Ranked #30 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Wollondilly records a composite score of 35/100 (developing), ranking 30th of 34 in its metro peer group and 119th of 128 across NSW. It sits in the bottom quartile of NSW's metro councils, serving around 55k residents in a metropolitan area.On Financial Sustainability, Wollondilly posts 23/100 (needs improvement). That lags well behind the metro peer average of 52 and lags well behind 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 41/100 for Wollondilly, rated developing. That trails the metro peer average of 51 and trails 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 — 25/100 — reads as needs improvement. That lags well behind the metro peer average of 51 and lags well behind 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, Wollondilly lands on 50/100, a solid result. That roughly matches the metro peer average of 52 and roughly matches 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
Wollondilly's strongest showing is on Core Operations (50) and Community Services (41). 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 lifestyle and amenity results tend to show up in ageing sportsgrounds, tired playgrounds, or a thinner events calendar. 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 — Lifestyle & Amenity (25) and Financial Sustainability (23) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 23/100 | needs improvement |
| Community Services | 41/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 25/100 | needs improvement |
| Core Operations | 50/100 | solid |
| Composite | 35/100 | developing |
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