Orange Council rates 2026-27
OLG data uplifted by the IPART rate peg
The average residential rate in the Orange Council area for 2026-27 is $1,718 a year, based on 2024-25 OLG data uplifted to the 2026-27 rate peg. That's 34% above the NSW median of $1,282.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Orange Council revenue policy (OLG / IPART peg)
The 2026-27 average residential rate
This is an average across every residential property in the Orange Council area, not a fixed charge. Individual bills track land value, so a house on a larger or more valuable block pays more than $1,718 and a unit usually pays less. The IPART peg caps how much a council can raise in total rates income, not what any single property pays.
How Orange Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Orange Council |
|---|---|---|
| Cowra Council | $605 | $-1,113 |
| Cabonne Council | $775 | $-943 |
| Blayney Council | $969 | $-749 |
| Bathurst Regional Council | $1,341 | $-377 |
| Orange Council (this council) | $1,718 | n/a |
Across NSW, the median average residential rate is $1,282. Orange Council is 34% above the NSW median of $1,282. These are average rates reported to the NSW Office of Local Government, uplifted by each council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average council rate in Orange Council for 2026-27?
The average residential rate for a home in the Orange Council area is $1,718 a year for 2026-27. It's the OLG-reported average residential rate for the council, uplifted by its IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value.
How do Orange Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Orange Council's average residential rate of $1,718 is 34% above the NSW median of $1,282. Nearby, Blayney Council charges $969 and Cabonne Council charges $775.
Why does SuburbCost show an average rate for NSW councils?
NSW councils don't publish a single minimum rate the way Queensland councils do. Instead we use the average residential rate each council reports to the NSW Office of Local Government, uplifted by that council's IPART rate peg for 2026-27.
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