Rates calculations
2023/2024 calculation
| Rating Categories |
Rate in Dollar (cents in $) |
Annual Charge |
| General |
.0013475
|
|
| Farm |
.0010107
|
|
| Commercial/Industrial Rate |
.0025603
|
|
Municipal Charge
Levied on all properties to help pay for administration costs
|
|
$225
|
Garbage Charges - Urban
Levied on all urban properties
|
|
$491
|
Garbage Charges - Rural
An optional levy on all rural properties choosing to use this service |
|
$427
|
Example
Ms Smith owns a house that was valued at $800,000.
For a general residential property the rate is .0013475.
General rates calculation: $800,000 x .0013475 = $1,078.00
Ms. Smith would pay $1,078.00 in general rates, $225 municipal charge and $491 garbage charge bringing it to a total rates and charges of $1,794.00.
Ms Smith's rates notice will also include a fire services levy, which Council collects on behalf of State Government.