Ballina Shire Council rates 2026-27
OLG data uplifted by the IPART rate peg
The average residential rate in the Ballina Shire Council area for 2026-27 is $1,384 a year, based on the council's approved special rate variation for 2026-27. That's 8% above the NSW median of $1,282.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Ballina Shire Council revenue policy (OLG / IPART peg)
The 2026-27 average residential rate
This is an average across every residential property in the Ballina Shire Council area, not a fixed charge. Individual bills track land value, so a house on a larger or more valuable block pays more than $1,384 and a unit usually pays less. The IPART peg caps how much a council can raise in total rates income, not what any single property pays.
How Ballina Shire Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Ballina Shire Council |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Valley Council | $1,329 | $-55 |
| Ballina Shire Council (this council) | $1,384 | n/a |
| Lismore Council | $1,534 | +$150 |
| Byron Council | $1,649 | +$265 |
| Tweed Council | $1,799 | +$415 |
Across NSW, the median average residential rate is $1,282. Ballina Shire Council is 8% above the NSW median of $1,282. These are average rates reported to the NSW Office of Local Government, uplifted by each council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average council rate in Ballina Shire Council for 2026-27?
The average residential rate for a home in the Ballina Shire Council area is $1,384 a year for 2026-27. It's the OLG-reported average residential rate for the council, uplifted by its IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value.
How do Ballina Shire Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Ballina Shire Council's average residential rate of $1,384 is 8% above the NSW median of $1,282. Nearby, Lismore Council charges $1,534 and Byron Council charges $1,649.
Why does SuburbCost show an average rate for NSW councils?
NSW councils don't publish a single minimum rate the way Queensland councils do. Instead we use the average residential rate each council reports to the NSW Office of Local Government, uplifted by that council's IPART rate peg for 2026-27.
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