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Cassowary Coast Regional Council rates 2026-27

$1,415 minimum residential general rate,
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.

Council rates are usually the smallest of the main running costs. Across Cassowary Coast Regional Council suburbs, the average commute costs about $5,692 and insurance about $6,505 a year, with insurance often 5 times the rates bill.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Cassowary Coast Regional Council running cost

Council rates
$1,415
Water & sewerage
$1,811
Commute (driving)
$5,692
Insurance
$6,505

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Last updated July 2026 · source: Cassowary Coast Regional Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement

2025-26 vs 2026-27

YearMinimum residential rateChange
2025-26N/AN/A
2026-27$1,415n/a

How Cassowary Coast Regional Council compares to nearby councils

CouncilResidential ratevs 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)$1,415n/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.

See how Cassowary Coast Regional Council compares to all 22 QLD councils, or the councils that raised rates most in 2026-27.

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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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