Rates calculations
2022/2023 calculation
| Rating Categories |
Rate in Dollar (cents in $) |
Annual Charge |
| General |
.0014666
|
|
| Farm |
.0011000
|
|
| Commercial/Industrial Rate |
.0027867
|
|
Municipal Charge
Levied on all properties to help pay for administration costs
|
|
$218
|
Garbage Charges - Urban
Levied on all urban properties
|
|
$455
|
Garbage Charges - Rural
An optional levy on all rural properties choosing to use this service |
|
$388
|
Example
Ms Smith owns a house that was valued at $800,000.
For a general residential property the rate is .0014666.
General rates calculation: $800,000 x .0014666 = $1,173.28
Ms. Smith would pay $1,173.28 in general rates, $218 municipal charge and $455 garbage charge bringing it to a total rates and charges of $1,846.28.
Ms Smith's rates notice will also include a fire services levy, which Council collects on behalf of State Government.