Cassowary Coast Regional Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area for 2026-27 is $1,415 a year. That's 3% above the QLD median of $1,373.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Cassowary Coast Regional Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,415 | n/a |
How Cassowary Coast Regional Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns Regional Council | $1,166 | $-249 |
| Tablelands Regional Council | $1,189 | $-226 |
| Mareeba Shire Council | $1,369 | $-46 |
| Douglas Shire Council | $1,400 | $-15 |
| Cassowary Coast Regional Council (this council) | $1,415 | n/a |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Cassowary Coast Regional Council is 3% above 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 Cassowary Coast Regional Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area is $1,415 a year for 2026-27. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Cassowary Coast Regional Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Cassowary Coast Regional Council's minimum residential rate of $1,415 is 3% above the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Tablelands Regional Council charges $1,189 and Mareeba Shire Council charges $1,369.
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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