Woollahra Council Score: 70/100 — What Residents Should Know
Woollahra scores 70/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Community Services (93/100). Ranked #4 of 34 metropolitan councils in NSW.
Woollahra records a composite score of 70/100 (strong), ranking 5th of 34 in its metro peer group and 7th of 128 across NSW. It sits in the top quartile of NSW's metro councils, serving around 60k residents in a metropolitan area.On Financial Sustainability, Woollahra posts 51/100 (solid). That roughly matches the metro peer average of 52 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 93/100 for Woollahra, rated excellent. That stands well above the metro peer average of 51 and stands well 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 — 78/100 — reads as strong. That stands well above the metro peer average of 51 and stands well above 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, Woollahra lands on 59/100, 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
Woollahra's strongest showing is on Community Services (93) and Lifestyle & Amenity (78). Practically, 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. Alongside that, strong lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm.On the flip side, a low core operations score is often felt through slower planning approvals, patchier road maintenance, and rougher waste and customer service experiences. 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 — Core Operations (59) and Financial Sustainability (51) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 51/100 | solid |
| Community Services | 93/100 | excellent |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 78/100 | strong |
| Core Operations | 59/100 | solid |
| Composite | 70/100 | strong |
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