Rates and payments

Find out how to pay your rates in a way that is convenient for you. There's also information on rate categorisation and charges, how to apply for a pensioner concession or financial hardship, and how to change your address with Council.

View Rate Rise Information - Special Rate Variation (SRV)

Following extensive community engagement and the unanimous decision by Council at its Ordinary Council meeting in November 2022, Council submitted its application for a special rate variation (SRV) in January 2023. On 15 June 2023 IPART announced that Council’s application was successful. Click view to see more information on the rate rise.

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Current rates and charges
Current rates and charges

Find out about how rates are charged, rating categories and average property values.
Financial hardship
Financial hardship

Council has a range of options to assist our rate payers suffering financial hardship. Find out more here.
Pay your rates
Pay your rates

Find out payment options available for rates, how to change your address and FAQs.

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