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Shire · Latest data: 2023-24 · Source: VLGGC Questionnaire · Rates vs Services → · Report Card →
Total Expenditure
$116.5m
2023-24
Capital Works
$37.2m
32.0% of expenditure
Governance Spend
$14,482,339
Local Roads Spend
$30,260,192
Governance / Roads
0.48x
State Rank (Expenditure)
#40
of 79 councils
State avg expenditure: $147.1m
This council: $116.5m
State avg capital: $44.4m
This council: $37.2m
Per Capita (population: 57,041, 2023)
Expenditure / Resident
$2,042
Capital / Resident
$653
Governance / Resident
$254
Roads / Resident
$530
Expenditure Trend (9 Years)
Capital Works by Function (2023-24)
Expenditure by Function Over Time
Service Performance (ESC Rate Capping Outcomes)
Community Satisfaction
0.5
State avg: 0.5
#64 of 78
Roads Condition
1.0%
State avg: 1.0%
Bins Missed / 10k
0.9
State avg: 6.3
Employee Costs / Capita
$584
State avg: $915
Asset Renewal vs Depreciation
1.0%
running down assets
Satisfaction & Roads Condition
Employee Costs Per Capita & Bins Missed
Performance Indicators (LGPRF 2024-25)
Efficiency
2 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2 | Expenses per property assessment | 4208.9 | 4166.8 | ▲ |
| E4 | Average rate per property assessment | 2138.4 | 1951.9 | ▲ |
Governance
5 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Council decisions made at meetings closed to the public | 0.1 | 0.1 | ▲ |
| Council says: Council decisions made during meetings closed to the public were from tender recommendations, acquisitions and other decisions defined as confidential under the Local Government Act 2020. 10 decisions were made in these circumstances, while 168 decisions were made during open … | ||||
| G2 | Satisfaction with community consultation and engagement | 42.0 | 55.0 | ▲ |
| G3 | Councillor attendance at council meetings | 0.9 | 0.9 | ▲ |
| G4 | Cost of elected representation | 50628.3 | 62511.3 | ▼ |
| Council says: The cost of elected representation includes Councillor allowances, the cost of travel to meetings to advocate to State and Federal Governments, the cost of mandatory Councillor induction, the cost of training, professional development, catering, and IT expenses. After the election … | ||||
| G5 | Satisfaction with council decisions | 41.0 | 54.0 | ▼ |
| Council says: Satisfaction with Council making decisions in the interest of the community decreased by three points to 41 compared to the previous year. The average result for similar sized Councils was 46. | ||||
Roads
5 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Sealed local road requests | 50.0 | 58.2 | ▼ |
| Council says: Council received 584 requests for sealed local roads in the 2024/25 year. This equates to 50 requests per 100km of sealed local road. This is a significant decrease from 23/24 (97 requests) and is attributed to less inclement weather conditions … | ||||
| R2 | Sealed local roads maintained to condition standards | 0.9 | 1.0 | — |
| Council says: Council continued to maintain a high proportion of its road network to the condition standards. Due to the large extent of the road network, condition standards are assessed every four years. Therefore, the length of roads above the intervention level … | ||||
| R3 | Cost of sealed local road reconstruction | 106.2 | 132.1 | ▲ |
| Council says: In 2024/25, Council completed a reconstruction project in Longwarry in addition to other pavement renewal works. To achieve a better outcome for the community, Council increased the scope of reconstruction, which in turn led to a higher per metre cost … | ||||
| R4 | Cost of sealed local road resealing | 8.7 | 19.9 | ▼ |
| Council says: Council entered into a new contract in 2024/25 and was able to secure a lower contract rate, resulting in a 16 percent reduction in cost for the year. | ||||
| R5 | Satisfaction with sealed local roads | 36.0 | 50.5 | ▲ |
| Council says: Satisfaction with sealed local roads increased by one point to 36 compared to the previous year. The average result for similar sized Councils was 39. | ||||
Statutory Planning
4 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP1 | Time taken to decide planning applications | 111.0 | 72.3 | ▼ |
| SP2 | Planning applications decided within required time frames | 0.6 | 0.7 | — |
| Council says: The strong gains achieved in the previous year for the percentage of planning applications decided within required timeframes continued this year. These positive results are attributed to process improvements, a focus on reducing the backlog of historic applications, and workforce … | ||||
| SP3 | Cost of statutory planning service | 4015.3 | 3907.9 | ▲ |
| Council says: The total cost of service reduced by approximately 18 percent ($300k) for 2024/25. Maintaining a fully staffed team over the year, eliminating the need to engage consultants contributed to the cost reduction. | ||||
| SP4 | Council planning decisions upheld at VCAT | 0.8 | 0.6 | ▼ |
| Council says: 16 of the 19 decisions were upheld at VCAT for 2024/25, resulting in a success rate of 84 percent. Improved decision-making processes have contributed to this result and fewer matters being appealed at VCAT. This is Council’s best result in … | ||||
Waste Collection
4 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC2 | Kerbside collection bins missed | 2.3 | 6.3 | ▼ |
| WC3 | Cost of kerbside garbage bin collection service | 156.5 | 145.4 | ▲ |
| WC4 | Cost of kerbside recyclables collection service | 74.2 | 76.8 | ▲ |
| Council says: The cost of the recycling bin service increased to $74 per bin in 2024/25. Council entered into two new contracts in 2024/25 which included increased gate fees and collection rates. | ||||
| WC5 | Kerbside collection waste diverted from landfill | 0.5 | 0.5 | ▼ |