In 2023/24, Council has approved a 3.97% rate in the dollar increase which marks another consecutive budget where the City’s rates movements have remained below the National CPI of 7%, despite the challenges posed by inflation and high interest rates.
For the average homeowner, this rate revenue increase equates to $65 per year or an additional $1.25 per week. This increase, alongside other income sources such as grants, allows the City to deliver essential services to the community daily and guide investment according to community feedback.