Hunter council rates rising 4.7 per cent next year
NSW regulator IPART sets most Hunter councils' maximum rates at 4.7 per cent, Dungog at 5.3 per cent.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has approved rate increases for NSW councils in the coming financial year. Most Hunter and Central Coast councils can raise rates by up to 4.7 per cent, with Dungog as the only outlier at 5.3 per cent.
A cybersecurity adjustment adds another 0.4 to 0.5 per cent, meaning about $6 to $8 extra per year for an average home. Some councils also get a population growth factor to help cover costs as their area expands.
Council rates fund about one third of each council's budget, with the rest coming from grants, fees, developer contributions and other charges. Ratepayers facing hardship can contact their council about concessions and assistance.
- 4.7 percent
- Most Hunter councils increase
- 5.3 percent
- Dungog increase
- $6 to $8 per average home
- Annual cost increase
- About one third
- Rates as council income
Why it mattersCouncil rates fund local services like roads and waste management, so the rise means higher bills for homeowners next year.
AustraliaNSW householders, particularly those in the Hunter region, will pay more in council rates from July 2027 as the regulator approves increases up to 4.7 per cent.
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