Rates calculations
2025/2026 calculation
| Rating Categories |
Rate in Dollar (cents in $) |
Annual Charge |
| General |
0.0014859
|
|
| Farm |
0.0009516
|
|
| Commercial/Industrial Rate |
0.0024533
|
|
Municipal Charge
Levied on all properties to help pay for administration costs
|
|
$238
|
Garbage Charges - Urban
Levied on all urban properties
|
|
$515
|
Garbage Charges - Rural
An optional levy on all rural properties choosing to use this service |
|
$489
|
Example
Ms Smith owns a property that was valued at $900,000 (Capital Improved Value).
For a general residential property the rate is 0.0014859.
General rates calculation: $900,000 x 0.0014859 = $1,337.31
Ms Smith would pay $1,337.31 in general rates, $238 municipal charge and $515 garbage charge bringing it to a total rates and charges of $2,090.31
Ms Smith's rates notice will also include a emergency services volunteer fund levy, which Council collects on behalf of State Government.