Yarriambiack Shire Council Score: 44/100 — What Residents Should Know
Yarriambiack Shire scores 44/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (56/100). Ranked #17 of 19 rural councils in VIC.
Yarriambiack Shire records a composite score of 44/100 (developing), ranking 17th of 19 in its rural peer group and 68th of 79 across VIC. It sits in the bottom quartile of VIC's rural councils, serving about 6,500 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Yarriambiack Shire posts 38/100 (developing). That trails the rural peer average of 53 and trails 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 32/100 for Yarriambiack Shire, rated needs improvement. That lags well behind the rural peer average of 53 and lags well behind 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 — 56/100 — reads as solid. That roughly matches the rural peer average of 53 and sits modestly 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, Yarriambiack Shire lands on 49/100, a developing result. That sits modestly below the rural peer average of 53 and roughly matches 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
Yarriambiack Shire's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (56) and Core Operations (49). 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 (38) and Community Services (32) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 38/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 32/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 56/100 | solid |
| Core Operations | 49/100 | developing |
| Composite | 44/100 | developing |
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