Lithgow Council rates 2026-27
OLG data uplifted by the IPART rate peg
The average residential rate in the Lithgow Council area for 2026-27 is $1,186 a year, based on 2024-25 OLG data uplifted to the 2026-27 rate peg. That's 7% below the NSW median of $1,282.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Lithgow Council revenue policy (OLG / IPART peg)
The 2026-27 average residential rate
This is an average across every residential property in the Lithgow Council area, not a fixed charge. Individual bills track land value, so a house on a larger or more valuable block pays more than $1,186 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 Lithgow Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Lithgow Council |
|---|---|---|
| Oberon Council | $1,007 | $-179 |
| Lithgow Council (this council) | $1,186 | n/a |
| Bathurst Regional Council | $1,341 | +$155 |
| Hawkesbury City Council | $1,848 | +$662 |
| Blue Mountains Council | $2,157 | +$971 |
Across NSW, the median average residential rate is $1,282. Lithgow Council is 7% 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 Lithgow Council for 2026-27?
The average residential rate for a home in the Lithgow Council area is $1,186 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 Lithgow Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Lithgow Council's average residential rate of $1,186 is 7% below the NSW median of $1,282. Nearby, Blue Mountains Council charges $2,157 and Bathurst Regional Council charges $1,341.
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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