Quarterly performance

Performance snapshot - October to December 2025

Our latest Quarterly Report (October to December 2025) provides detailed analysis of progress of major initiatives set out in the 2025-26 Annual Budget, aligned with the themes of our community plan. We also share our progress against the relevant legislative performance indicators and measures.

Our community

The 4th Annual Boroondara Seniors Film Festival had a record attendance of over 1,700 people, an increase of more than 300 attendees compared with last year.

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Our places

The upgrade of Howard Dawson Reserve playground in Glen Iris was completed ahead of schedule and opened at the start of the December school holidays.

Our environment

Council co-hosted the Electrify Your Life Expo to promote ways to reduce household emissions and inspire change in our community. Over 2,000 people attended the expo at the Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Our Council

Council implemented a new Oracle Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system as part of the Transforming Boroondara Program, making it easier for the community to contact Council and track requests.

Year to date financial snapshot

The overall financial position at 31 December 2025 is satisfactory with a working capital ratio of 5.51 to 1 (includes cash contingency for emergency response works and reserve funds of $32.74 million).

The year-to-date surplus result of $137.69 million is due to the striking of full year annual rates in August 2025. The surplus result will reduce over the course of the year as Council delivers services to the community.
Council's year to date performance in gross capital works expenditure is $29.88 million which is $7.24 million below year to date budget phasing of $37.12 million.
Council’s year to date performance in gross priority project expenditure is $8.44 million which is $354,000 above year to date budget phasing of $8.08 million. The difference relates to timing of expenditure on various projects.

Performance dashboard

This interactive dashboard provides an overview of our performance across key service areas. Select the metrics below to see more details and track our progress against goals. The dashboard is best viewed on desktop.