Scenic Rim Regional Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Scenic Rim Regional Council area for 2026-27 is $1,376 a year, up 5.8% ($76) on the $1,300 charged in 2025-26. That's 4% below the QLD median of $1,436.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Scenic Rim Regional Council running cost
Last updated July 2026 · source: Scenic Rim Regional Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $1,300 | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,376 | +$76 (+5.8%) |
How Scenic Rim Regional Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Scenic Rim Regional Council |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich City Council | $1,298 | $-78 |
| City of Gold Coast | $1,359 | $-17 |
| Scenic Rim Regional Council (this council) | $1,376 | n/a |
| Lockyer Valley Regional Council | $1,395 | +$19 |
| Logan City Council | $1,816 | +$440 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,436. Scenic Rim Regional Council is 4% below 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 Scenic Rim Regional Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Scenic Rim Regional Council area is $1,376 a year for 2026-27, up 5.8% on 2025-26. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Scenic Rim Regional Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Scenic Rim Regional Council's minimum residential rate of $1,376 is 4% below the QLD median of $1,436. Nearby, Logan City Council charges $1,816 and Ipswich City Council charges $1,298.
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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