Glen Innes Severn Council rates 2026-27
OLG data uplifted by the IPART rate peg
The average residential rate in the Glen Innes Severn Council area for 2026-27 is $1,216 a year, based on the council's approved special rate variation for 2026-27. That's 5% below the NSW median of $1,282.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Glen Innes Severn Council revenue policy (OLG / IPART peg)
The 2026-27 average residential rate
This is an average across every residential property in the Glen Innes Severn Council area, not a fixed charge. Individual bills track land value, so a house on a larger or more valuable block pays more than $1,216 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 Glen Innes Severn Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Glen Innes Severn Council |
|---|---|---|
| Tenterfield Council | $969 | $-247 |
| Inverell Council | $1,207 | $-9 |
| Glen Innes Severn Council (this council) | $1,216 | n/a |
| Clarence Valley Council | $1,439 | +$223 |
| Armidale Regional Council | $1,524 | +$308 |
Across NSW, the median average residential rate is $1,282. Glen Innes Severn Council is 5% below 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 Glen Innes Severn Council for 2026-27?
The average residential rate for a home in the Glen Innes Severn Council area is $1,216 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 Glen Innes Severn Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Glen Innes Severn Council's average residential rate of $1,216 is 5% below the NSW median of $1,282. Nearby, Armidale Regional Council charges $1,524 and Inverell Council charges $1,207.
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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