Rates calculations
2024/2025 calculation
| Rating Categories |
Rate in Dollar (cents in $) |
Annual Charge |
| General |
0.0013801
|
|
| Farm |
0.0010351
|
|
| Commercial/Industrial Rate |
0.0026222
|
|
Municipal Charge
Levied on all properties to help pay for administration costs
|
|
$231
|
Garbage Charges - Urban
Levied on all urban properties
|
|
$495
|
Garbage Charges - Rural
An optional levy on all rural properties choosing to use this service |
|
$461
|
Example
Ms Smith owns a property that was valued at $800,000 (Capitial Improved Value).
For a general residential property the rate is 0.0013801.
General rates calculation: $800,000 x 0.0013801 = $1,104.08
Ms. Smith would pay $1,104.08 in general rates, $231 municipal charge and $495 garbage charge bringing it to a total rates and charges of $1,830.08.
Ms Smith's rates notice will also include a fire services levy, which Council collects on behalf of State Government.