Rates calculations
2026/2027 calculation
| Rating Categories |
Rate in Dollar (cents in $) |
Annual Charge |
| General |
0.0015948
|
|
| Farm |
0.0010207
|
|
| Commercial/Industrial Rate |
0.0026314
|
|
Municipal Charge
Levied on all properties to help pay for administration costs
|
|
$245
|
Garbage Charges - Urban
Levied on all urban properties
|
|
$533
|
Garbage Charges - Rural
An optional levy on all rural properties choosing to use this service |
|
$519
|
Example
Ms Smith owns a property that was valued at $900,000 (Capital Improved Value).
For a general residential property the rate is 0.0015948.
General rates calculation: $900,000 x 0.0015948 = $1,435.32
Ms Smith would pay $1,435.32 in general rates, $245 municipal charge and $533 garbage charge bringing it to a total rates and charges of $2,213.32
Ms Smith's rates notice will also include a emergency services volunteer fund levy, which Council collects on behalf of State Government.