Rates Information
Last modified: October 1, 2009 - 3:03 PM
Rates and Charges make up approximately 38% of the City's total revenue and are essential for:
- Capital works around the city including footpaths, landscaping and beautification, graffiti removal, heritage preservation, roads and traffic management.
- Maintenance of parks, reserves, stormwater drainage, bus shelters and sporting facilities.
- Community facilities including the Waste Depot, Cemetery, Entertainment Centre, Library, Living Desert and Sculpture Symposium, Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum, Regional Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre and Leisure Centres.
- Community Services including Aged Care Facilities, HACC Centre, Shorty O'Neil Village, Youth Services, Disability Services, Carer Respite, Books on Wheels, Animal Control and Green Waste Collection.
- Community Activities including the Annual Christmas Pageant, Local Government Week, Tree Give-Away's, Civic Debutante Ball and Australia Day Celebrations.
Rating Information for 2008/2009
When are my rates due?
How do I pay my rates?
Can I pay my rates by direct debit?
Can I pay my rates through Centrepay?
Are there any rate concessions for pensioners?
What if I am unable to make my rates payment by the due date?
How do I change my postal address details?
