How Rates are Calculated
Rates are calculated based on an algorithm
General rates category and council charges
Details of the general rates categories (differential general rates categorisation) and council charges are located here:
Objection to Differential General Rate Categorisation
Council will identify the category each property falls into based on the primary land use of the property. If a property owner is not satisfied with the category allocated, they are able to object to Council within 30 days of the issue date of the rate notice. Objections must be made on an official form below or via the Client Service Centres.
The sole ground on which an owner may object is that their land should have been included in a different rating category.
The property owner is liable to pay the amount listed on the rate notice even if they submit an objection. Failure to pay the amount will affect the availability of the prompt payment discount.
Where the rating category is altered because of the objection, the rates will be adjusted at that time and a refund processed if appropriate.
Land valuations
Your annual land valuation is issued by the Queensland Department of Resources. Council uses this valuation to calculate your general rates.
State Government Emergency Levy
The State Government Emergency Management Levy is a compulsory charge collected by council on behalf of the State Government under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990.
Find out more
Water charges
Council’s annual water access charge is included in the rate notices.
Water consumption charges are issued via water notices every six months in May and November. The charges are based on the reading of council's water meter installed on your property.
Find out more about water notices