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Wollondilly Shire Council
A large, mostly rural shire on Sydney's south-western edge — around 59,800 people across towns like Picton, Tahmoor, Bargo and Appin, with the new Wilton growth area on the way. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, rural roads, libraries, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26 rate peg: 3.8%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 4 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyWollondilly's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
All 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you, by ward — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Matt Gould (Independent)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 4677 1100
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~59,800 (2024)
Open →What's happening
2 updatesRecent items from Wollondilly Shire Council's public channels, in plain language.
- Development
Council to formally object to Douglas Park Cemetery proposal
At an Extraordinary Meeting the council resolved to lodge a second objection to the Douglas Park Memorial Park (cemetery) State Significant Development proposal.
What this means for you: If you live near Douglas Park, the council is formally opposing the proposed cemetery; the final decision rests with the NSW planning system, not the council.
- Policy
Wollondilly 2040 plan, Delivery Program & budget adopted
The council adopted its top-level Wollondilly 2040 plan plus a record $217.6M four-year capital works program.
What this means for you: This sets the council's priorities and how your rates will be spent over the next four years, including major roads and community projects.
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