Noosa Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Noosa Council area for 2026-27 is $1,540 a year, up 6.1% ($89) on the $1,451 charged in 2025-26. That's 7% above the QLD median of $1,436.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Noosa Council running cost
Last updated July 2026 · source: Noosa Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $1,451 | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,540 | +$89 (+6.1%) |
How Noosa Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Noosa Council |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Regional Council | $1,284 | $-256 |
| Noosa Council (this council) | $1,540 | n/a |
| Brisbane City Council | $1,579 | +$39 |
| Moreton Bay Regional Council | $1,636 | +$96 |
| Sunshine Coast Council | $1,771 | +$231 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,436. Noosa Council is 7% 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 Noosa Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Noosa Council area is $1,540 a year for 2026-27, up 6.1% on 2025-26. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Noosa Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Noosa Council's minimum residential rate of $1,540 is 7% above the QLD median of $1,436. Nearby, Sunshine Coast Council charges $1,771 and Moreton Bay Regional Council charges $1,636.
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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