Your rates can be paid annually, with the total amount due on 31 August each year, or by quarterly instalment. Rate notices are sent by post, or residents can register to have them sent by email.
Instalment dates each year are 31 August, 30 November, 28 February and 31 May.
You can manage your payments by arranging weekly, fortnightly or monthly direct directs , or you can set up a scheduled payment with your financial institution. Please note interest charges will apply with this option if amounts are outstanding after the above due dates.
Pay your rates using any of the following methods
Please be advised that direct debit applications may be unavailbale until the new financial year, if you are unable to set up or amend a direct debit through our online service, please check back after 8th July 2024.
More about your rates
If you don’t pay your rates on or before the due date, interest (calculated daily) will be charged on the amount owing and will be applied to the account in the first week of each month.
Rates are calculated annually and include the ordinary rate and annual charges. The ordinary rate includes a flat base amount, plus an ad valorem amount, which is based on the value of your land. The ordinary rate also includes the Sustainability Levy.
You’ll also see a domestic waste management charge listed as a separate amount on your residential or farmland rates notice. This is an annual charge for waste services, which includes a levy charged by the state government. Councils are not permitted to make a profit or loss from this levy.
Please be advised that direct debit applications may be unavailbale until the new financial year, if you are unable to set up or amend a direct debit through our online service, please check back after 8th July 2024.