Brisbane City Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Brisbane City Council area for 2026-27 is $950 a year, set on the owner-occupied residential category. That's 31% below the QLD median of $1,373.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Brisbane City Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $950 | n/a |
Note: the 2026-27 figure is the owner-occupied residential minimum, standardised with every other council. It sits on a different category basis than the figure previously published for Brisbane City Council, so a year-on-year percentage is not shown.
Brisbane City Council's 2026-27 minimum general rate for category 1, Residential: Owner Occupied, is $949.64, with a differential general rate of 0.2134 cents in the dollar. Brisbane's land values are high enough that the minimum rarely binds, so most owner-occupiers pay the ad valorem amount rather than this floor. A year-on-year percentage is not shown because the prior-year figure held here was recorded on a different basis.
How Brisbane City Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Brisbane City Council |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City Council (this council) | $950 | n/a |
| Ipswich City Council | $1,298 | +$348 |
| Moreton Bay Regional Council | $1,309 | +$359 |
| Redland City Council | $1,436 | +$486 |
| Logan City Council | $1,699 | +$749 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Brisbane City Council is 31% below the QLD median of $1,373. These are minimum rates. The figure most owner-occupiers pay is higher, scaled to their land value.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum council rate in Brisbane City Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Brisbane City Council area is $950 a year for 2026-27. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Brisbane City Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Brisbane City Council's minimum residential rate of $950 is 31% below the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Logan City Council charges $1,699 and Redland City Council charges $1,436.
Why do council rates vary between suburbs in the same council?
The minimum rate is the same across a council area, but most properties pay more than the minimum: the rate is a set number of cents per dollar of land value, so a suburb with higher land values pays higher rates for the same council.
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