This rates calculator has been created to give ratepayers an indication of what ordinary rates (general rate) they can be expected to pay for the 2008/2009 financial year.
The ordinary rate is calculated by multiplying your land value by a rate in the dollar.
Council has been approved a Spedial Rate Variation enabling Council to increase its general income from Rates for 2008/2009 by an additional 6.22% to finance improvements to infrastructure and community services.
The Rate Pegging limit announced by the State Government for 2008/2009 is 3.2%
It should be noted that the ordinary rate does not include annual fixed charges for Council services such as water supply, sewer supply or waste services.
To calculate your ordinary rate please enter the required information Steps 1 and 2 below and click the Calculate button.