Ipswich City Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Ipswich City Council area for 2026-27 is $1,298 a year, up 5.4% ($67) on the $1,231 charged in 2025-26. That's 5% below the QLD median of $1,373.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Ipswich City Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $1,231 | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,298 | +$67 (+5.4%) |
How Ipswich City Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Ipswich City Council |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City Council | $950 | $-348 |
| Ipswich City Council (this council) | $1,298 | n/a |
| Scenic Rim Regional Council | $1,376 | +$78 |
| Lockyer Valley Regional Council | $1,395 | +$97 |
| Logan City Council | $1,699 | +$401 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Ipswich City Council is 5% below 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 Ipswich City Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Ipswich City Council area is $1,298 a year for 2026-27, up 5.4% on 2025-26. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Ipswich City Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Ipswich City Council's minimum residential rate of $1,298 is 5% below the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Brisbane City Council charges $950 and Logan City Council charges $1,699.
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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