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Moreton Bay Regional Council rates 2026-27

$1,636 minimum residential general rate,
owner-occupied principal place of residence

The minimum residential general rate in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area for 2026-27 is $1,636 a year, up 3.7% ($59) on the $1,577 charged in 2025-26. That's 14% above the QLD median of $1,436.

Council rates are usually the smallest of the main running costs. Across Moreton Bay Regional Council suburbs, the average commute costs about $5,678 and insurance about $3,108 a year, with commute often 3 times the rates bill.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Moreton Bay Regional Council running cost

Council rates
$1,636
Water & sewerage
$2,144
Commute (driving)
$5,678
Insurance
$3,108

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Last updated July 2026 · source: Moreton Bay Regional Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement

2025-26 vs 2026-27

YearMinimum residential rateChange
2025-26$1,577N/A
2026-27$1,636+$59 (+3.7%)

How Moreton Bay Regional Council compares to nearby councils

CouncilResidential ratevs Moreton Bay Regional Council
Somerset Regional Council$1,284$-352
Ipswich City Council$1,298$-338
Brisbane City Council$1,579$-57
Moreton Bay Regional Council (this council)$1,636n/a
Sunshine Coast Council$1,771+$135

Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,436. Moreton Bay Regional Council is 14% above the QLD median of $1,436. 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 Moreton Bay Regional Council for 2026-27?

The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area is $1,636 a year for 2026-27, up 3.7% on 2025-26. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.

How do Moreton Bay Regional Council rates compare to nearby councils?

Moreton Bay Regional Council's minimum residential rate of $1,636 is 14% above the QLD median of $1,436. Nearby, Brisbane City Council charges $1,579 and Somerset Regional Council charges $1,284.

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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