The overall performance index score of 53 for Baw Baw Shire Council represents a three-point decline from 2022.
Despite the decrease, Council has been able to maintain most of the significant gains made in 2021.
For the second year, Council received higher than average Large Rural rating in the key service areas of Art Centres and libraries (index score 71), Appearance of public spaces (index score 68) and recreation/sporting facilities (index score 66).