Central Coast Council rates 2026-27
OLG data uplifted by the IPART rate peg
The average residential rate in the Central Coast Council area for 2026-27 is $1,454 a year, based on 2024-25 OLG data uplifted to the 2026-27 rate peg. That's 13% above the NSW median of $1,282.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Central Coast Council revenue policy (OLG / IPART peg)
The 2026-27 average residential rate
This is an average across every residential property in the Central Coast Council area, not a fixed charge. Individual bills track land value, so a house on a larger or more valuable block pays more than $1,454 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 Central Coast Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Central Coast Council |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Council (this council) | $1,454 | n/a |
| Hornsby Council | $1,541 | +$87 |
| Lake Macquarie Council | $1,763 | +$309 |
| Northern Beaches Council | $1,766 | +$312 |
| Ku-ring-gai Council | $2,189 | +$735 |
Across NSW, the median average residential rate is $1,282. Central Coast Council is 13% 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 Central Coast Council for 2026-27?
The average residential rate for a home in the Central Coast Council area is $1,454 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 Central Coast Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Central Coast Council's average residential rate of $1,454 is 13% above the NSW median of $1,282. Nearby, Hornsby Council charges $1,541 and Northern Beaches Council charges $1,766.
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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