Port Phillip
City · Latest data: 2023-24 · Source: VLGGC Questionnaire · Rates vs Services → · Report Card →
Total Expenditure
$248.2m
2023-24
Capital Works
$34.5m
13.9% of expenditure
Governance Spend
$50,972,109
Local Roads Spend
$20,652,427
Governance / Roads
2.47x
spending more on itself
State Rank (Expenditure)
#12
of 79 councils
State avg expenditure: $147.1m
This council: $248.2m
State avg capital: $44.4m
This council: $34.5m
Per Capita (population: 116,050, 2023)
Expenditure / Resident
$2,139
Capital / Resident
$297
Governance / Resident
$439
Roads / Resident
$178
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
#52 of 78
Roads Condition
1.0%
State avg: 1.0%
Bins Missed / 10k
34.0
State avg: 6.3
Employee Costs / Capita
$1,000
State avg: $915
Asset Renewal vs Depreciation
1.2%
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 | 3293.3 | 4166.8 | ▼ |
| Council says: Expenses per property assessment for 2024/25 show a favourable comparison to 2023/24, primarily due to the one-off disposal of land last year for development of community housing. Excluding this item, the ongoing cost base increased marginally by 1%, which is … | ||||
| E4 | Average rate per property assessment | 1764.6 | 1951.9 | ▲ |
| Council says: The 2024/25 ratio increased in line with the rates cap legislation. This ratio is expected to increase subject to the forecast rates cap to be set by the Victorian Government. | ||||
Governance
5 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Council decisions made at meetings closed to the public | 0.1 | 0.1 | ▲ |
| G2 | Satisfaction with community consultation and engagement | 69.0 | 55.0 | ▼ |
| Council says: Satisfaction with community engagement has risen significantly, reaching its highest level on record and meeting LGV targets. This improvement reflects Council’s increased investment in community engagement planning and implementation over the past two years. Contributing factors include more rigorous reporting … | ||||
| G3 | Councillor attendance at council meetings | 1.0 | 0.9 | ▲ |
| G4 | Cost of elected representation | 59193.2 | 62511.3 | ▲ |
| Council says: The cost per councillor has increased marginally this year, reflecting a combination of factors. Councillor allowances were adjusted in line with sector standards, recognising the responsibilities of the role. The new councillor cohort has actively engaged in training and development … | ||||
| G5 | Satisfaction with council decisions | 68.0 | 54.0 | ▲ |
Roads
5 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Sealed local road requests | 48.9 | 58.2 | ▼ |
| Council says: There has been a decrease in the number of sealed local road requests. Of the requests received many of them related to kerb damage caused by tree roots, pavement deformation resulting from aging underground assets of service authorities, and the … | ||||
| R2 | Sealed local roads maintained to condition standards | 0.9 | 1.0 | — |
| Council says: As per the Road Management Plan, Council conducts visual condition inspections every three years for all roads within the municipality. The annual target was almost met, with the number of road sections below the intervention level expected to improve through … | ||||
| R3 | Cost of sealed local road reconstruction | 122.6 | 132.1 | ▼ |
| Council says: Council experiences significant variance in the costs to undertake works based on the type of works and scope each year. The significant reduction in the average cost of road reconstruction for 2024-25 is attributed to the absence of bluestone works … | ||||
| R4 | Cost of sealed local road resealing | 30.1 | 19.9 | ▲ |
| R5 | Satisfaction with sealed local roads | 72.0 | 50.5 | ▲ |
Statutory Planning
4 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP1 | Time taken to decide planning applications | 66.0 | 72.3 | ▼ |
| Council says: There has been a focus on the active management of planning applications over the last financial year to improve the efficiency of decision making and the overall customer experience. There has been a decrease in the median days it takes … | ||||
| SP2 | Planning applications decided within required time frames | 0.7 | 0.7 | ▲ |
| SP3 | Cost of statutory planning service | 3136.4 | 3907.9 | ▲ |
| SP4 | Council planning decisions upheld at VCAT | 0.9 | 0.6 | ▼ |
| Council says: The number of planning decisions upheld at VCAT in 2024/25 continues to exceed Council's target of 70 per cent and is above the average of most other municipalities. The percentage has increased since than last financial year which affirms that … | ||||
Waste Collection
4 indicators ▾
| ID | Indicator | Result | State Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC2 | Kerbside collection bins missed | 12.9 | 6.3 | ▲ |
| Council says: Missed kerbside bin collections have decreased significantly compared to the previous financial year, particularly those resulting from contractor service delivery failures. This improvement reflects Council’s work with our kerbside collection contractor. Targeted in-field audits and the identification of repeat service … | ||||
| WC3 | Cost of kerbside garbage bin collection service | 170.9 | 145.4 | ▲ |
| WC4 | Cost of kerbside recyclables collection service | 116.1 | 76.8 | ▲ |
| WC5 | Kerbside collection waste diverted from landfill | 0.4 | 0.5 | ▲ |
| Council says: There has been continued improvement in landfill diversion in 2024/25 as residents settle into the second year of the Food and Organics (FOGO) service. Increased familiarity with the service has been supported by targeted education initiatives, including flip-top bin audits … | ||||