What are Rates?

Council rates are supplemented by Government grants and fees revenue to cover the cost of supporting the community at a local level.

Services provided under general rates include, but are not limited to:

  • Arts and cultural programs;
  • Cemeteries;
  • Community safety;
  • Community leadership and advocacies;
  • Economic development;
  • Environmental health, local laws, food safety inspections and the control of pets and plants;
  • Information services and online services;
  • Local roads, footpaths and cycle paths;
  • Public facilities and amenities, including swimming pools, libraries, parks, reserves, community centres, and recreational facilities;
  • Tourism development, information and support; and
  • Youth services.

You can view the proposed rates for 2024/25 below.

How Can I Pay My Rates?

Pay your Rates here

Emergency Services Levy (ESL)

The Emergency Services Levy (ESL) helps to deliver essential fire and emergency services to keep Western Australian communities safe from natural hazards and emergencies.

To learn more about how your ESL is calculated, including information on the different ESL rates, limits and concessions visit dfes.wa.gov.au/esl

Emergency Services Levy 2024-2025

Rates FAQ's

The Shire applies a rate in the dollar that is multiplied by the valuation to obtain the rate amount for each property. A Gross Rental Valuation (GRV) is applied generally in town sites and suburbs, and an Unimproved Valuation (UV) is applied in rural areas.

GRV represents the gross annual rental income that a property might reasonably expect to earn annually if it were rented. This amount is determined by Landgate or the Valuer General and is generally re-evaluated every three years.

Each year, prior to the approval of the Council budget for the next financial year, the Statement of Objects and Reason for Differential Rates will be published, and at this time submissions are invited from any elector or ratepayer with respect to the proposed differential rates, and any related matters.