How are general rates calculated?
- To help set rates each year, Council considers the amount of revenue needed to fund services, programs and infrastructure projects that are delivered.
- It should be noted that rates are calculated to equitably spread the collection of revenue across a community based on the relative value of each property in that area.
Valuation of your property x Rate in the dollar = Your general council rate
Additional service charges and separate rates
There may be some additional service charges and separate rates depending on the Council services provided to your property. Please refer to Council’s Rating Policy that's included in the Annual Business Plan.
What is rate in the dollar?
The rate in the dollar is our total rates income divided by the combined value of all rateable properties in our council area.
NB – Minimum rates may apply.
Minimum Rates – For 2026/2027 Council has set the minimum amount payable by way of general rates to $1,214 to ensure that Council is able to fund the basic level of service for all our ratepayers. This is equivalent to $3.33 per day.