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Noosa Council rates 2026-27

$1,540 minimum residential general rate,
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.

Council rates are usually the smallest of the main running costs. Across Noosa Council suburbs, the average commute costs about $4,030 and insurance about $3,040 a year, with commute often 3 times the rates bill.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Noosa Council running cost

Council rates
$1,540
Water & sewerage
$2,094
Commute (driving)
$4,030
Insurance
$3,040

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Last updated July 2026 · source: Noosa Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement

2025-26 vs 2026-27

YearMinimum residential rateChange
2025-26$1,451N/A
2026-27$1,540+$89 (+6.1%)

How Noosa Council compares to nearby councils

CouncilResidential ratevs Noosa Council
Somerset Regional Council$1,284$-256
Noosa Council (this council)$1,540n/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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