Mackay Regional Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Mackay Regional Council area for 2026-27 is $1,466 a year, up 10.4% ($138) on the $1,328 charged in 2025-26. That's 7% above the QLD median of $1,373.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Mackay Regional Council running cost
Last updated July 2026 · source: Mackay Regional Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $1,328 | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,466 | +$138 (+10.4%) |
How Mackay Regional Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Mackay Regional Council |
|---|---|---|
| Tablelands Regional Council | $1,189 | $-277 |
| Townsville City Council | $1,343 | $-123 |
| Mareeba Shire Council | $1,369 | $-97 |
| Cassowary Coast Regional Council | $1,415 | $-51 |
| Mackay Regional Council (this council) | $1,466 | n/a |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Mackay Regional Council is 7% above 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 Mackay Regional Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Mackay Regional Council area is $1,466 a year for 2026-27, up 10.4% on 2025-26. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Mackay Regional Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Mackay Regional Council's minimum residential rate of $1,466 is 7% above the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Townsville City Council charges $1,343 and Cassowary Coast Regional Council charges $1,415.
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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