Rates
Rates are a system of taxation on the community for local government to deliver what is expected by their community. Ratepayers receive various benefits from paying rates, for more information see the Annual Business Plan (includes the Rating Policy) and LGA Council rating information.
If your postal address or name details that appear on your rates notice need to be changed please complete the Notification to Change Rate Notice Details (online form)
General Differential Rates 2024/2025
| Land within the Council area according to its land use as follows: | Cents in the dollar |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0.320138 |
| Commercial | 0.320138 |
| Industry | 0.320138 |
| Vacant Land | 0.320138 |
| Other | 0.320138 |
| Primary Production | 0.268916 |
| Residential land within the Productive Rural Landscape Zone and Rural Zone | 0.288124 |
To calculate your General Rate component, you will need to know the land use and capital value of the property.
| Example: | General rates calculation: |
|---|---|
|
Land use - Residential Capital value - $400,000 |
400,000 x 0.00320138 = $1,280.55 |