Blacktown City Council rates 2026-27
OLG data uplifted by the IPART rate peg
The average residential rate in the Blacktown City Council area for 2026-27 is $1,360 a year, based on the council's approved special rate variation for 2026-27. That's 6% above the NSW median of $1,282.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Blacktown City Council revenue policy (OLG / IPART peg)
The 2026-27 average residential rate
This is an average across every residential property in the Blacktown City Council area, not a fixed charge. Individual bills track land value, so a house on a larger or more valuable block pays more than $1,360 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 Blacktown City Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Blacktown City Council |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Council | $1,030 | $-330 |
| Parramatta Council | $1,156 | $-204 |
| The Hills Council | $1,261 | $-99 |
| Blacktown City Council (this council) | $1,360 | n/a |
| Penrith Council | $1,604 | +$244 |
Across NSW, the median average residential rate is $1,282. Blacktown City Council is 6% 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 Blacktown City Council for 2026-27?
The average residential rate for a home in the Blacktown City Council area is $1,360 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 Blacktown City Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Blacktown City Council's average residential rate of $1,360 is 6% above the NSW median of $1,282. Nearby, Penrith Council charges $1,604 and The Hills Council charges $1,261.
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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