Rates Calculator

Rates Calculator for 2009/2010

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 2009/2010 financial year.

The ordinary rate is calculated by multiplying your land value by a rate in the dollar.

The Rate Pegging limit announced by the State Government for 2009/2010 is 3.5%

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.

Step 1  
Select Your Rating Category
Your rating category is displayed on your annual rate notice issued in July of each year.
There are only 4 rating categories from which to choose.
Step 2  
Enter Your 2006 Land Valuation  
Your new land valuation (base date 01/07/2007) was supplied to you by the Department of Lands in December 2006 in a document titled 'Notice of Land Valuation'.
You will also find this land value displayed on your annual rate notice which was issued to you in July 2008.