Georges River Council rates 2026-27
OLG data uplifted by the IPART rate peg
The average residential rate in the Georges River Council area for 2026-27 is $1,447 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.
IPART has set Georges River Council's rate peg for 2027-28 at 4.6%, from 1 July 2027. The peg caps how much the council's total rates income can grow, not each household's bill. Every NSW council's 2027-28 rate peg.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Georges River Council revenue policy (OLG / IPART peg)
The 2026-27 average residential rate
This is an average across every residential property in the Georges River Council area, not a fixed charge. Individual bills track land value, so a house on a larger or more valuable block pays more than $1,447 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 Georges River Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Georges River Council |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Council | $1,265 | $-182 |
| Canterbury-Bankstown Council | $1,377 | $-70 |
| Georges River Council (this council) | $1,447 | n/a |
| Sutherland Council | $1,617 | +$170 |
| Burwood Council | $1,731 | +$284 |
Across NSW, the median average residential rate is $1,282. Georges River 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 Georges River Council for 2026-27?
The average residential rate for a home in the Georges River Council area is $1,447 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 Georges River Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Georges River Council's average residential rate of $1,447 is 13% above the NSW median of $1,282. Nearby, Bayside Council charges $1,265 and Canterbury-Bankstown Council charges $1,377.
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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