Moreton Bay Regional Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area for 2026-27 is $1,309 a year, set on the owner-occupied residential category. That's 5% below the QLD median of $1,373.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Moreton Bay Regional Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,309 | n/a |
Note: the 2026-27 figure is the owner-occupied residential minimum, standardised with every other council. It sits on a different category basis than the figure previously published for Moreton Bay Regional Council, so a year-on-year percentage is not shown.
City of Moreton Bay's 2026-27 minimum general rate for category R1, Single Residential owner occupied, is $1,308.60, with a rate of 0.3396 cents in the dollar and increases capped at 15%. A year-on-year percentage is not shown because the prior-year figure held here was recorded on a different basis.
How Moreton Bay Regional Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Moreton Bay Regional Council |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City Council | $950 | $-359 |
| Somerset Regional Council | $1,284 | $-25 |
| Ipswich City Council | $1,298 | $-11 |
| Moreton Bay Regional Council (this council) | $1,309 | n/a |
| Sunshine Coast Council | $1,771 | +$462 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Moreton Bay Regional 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 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 $1,309 a year for 2026-27. 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 $1,309 is 5% below the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Brisbane City Council charges $950 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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