Rates calculations

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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.