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    • eNotices and SMS Reminders
    • Pensioner discounts
    • Where do my rates go?
    • How rates are calculated
    • Rate rebate scheme for native vegetation
    • Financial Hardship Rates Relief
    • Supplementary rates
  • Make a payment
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Rates

How can I pay my rates?

The different ways you can make your rates payments.

How can I update my postal address?

Information on how to update a postal address.

When are my rates due?

The instalment due dates for rates payments.

Rates and charges

The rates and charges, and penalty and interest charges for the current financial year.

Rate notices

A breakdown of the rates and charges that appear on rate notices and information on how rate notices can be received.

eNotices and SMS Reminders

Register for eNotices, our online portal for rates notices.

Pensioner discounts

Discounts that pensioners can receive off their rates, who is eligible and what the discounts are.

Where do my rates go?

Your rates help provide important services, programs and infrastructure that benefit our growing and diverse community.

How rates are calculated

Rates are calculated based on Valuer-General valuations of property.

Rate rebate scheme for native vegetation

Landowners who voluntarily protect native vegetation of significant conservation value can receive a rates rebate.

Financial Hardship Rates Relief

Assistance to ratepayers suffering financial hardship by providing an appropriate level of relief from rates.

Supplementary rates

Supplementary rates are typically charged when a property owner undertakes a significant improvement or development on their land.

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