Mareeba Shire Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Mareeba Shire Council area for 2026-27 is $1,369 a year. That's 0% below the QLD median of $1,373.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Mareeba Shire Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,369 | n/a |
How Mareeba Shire Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Mareeba Shire Council |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns Regional Council | $1,166 | $-203 |
| Tablelands Regional Council | $1,189 | $-180 |
| Mareeba Shire Council (this council) | $1,369 | n/a |
| Douglas Shire Council | $1,400 | +$31 |
| Cassowary Coast Regional Council | $1,415 | +$46 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Mareeba Shire Council is 0% 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 Mareeba Shire Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Mareeba Shire Council area is $1,369 a year for 2026-27. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Mareeba Shire Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Mareeba Shire Council's minimum residential rate of $1,369 is 0% below the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Cairns Regional Council charges $1,166 and Tablelands Regional Council charges $1,189.
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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