South Burnett Regional Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the South Burnett Regional Council area for 2026-27 is $1,189 a year. That's 13% below the QLD median of $1,373.
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Where council rates sit in a typical South Burnett Regional Council running cost
Last updated July 2026 · source: South Burnett 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 | $1,189 | n/a |
How South Burnett Regional Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs South Burnett Regional Council |
|---|---|---|
| South Burnett Regional Council (this council) | $1,189 | n/a |
| Somerset Regional Council | $1,284 | +$95 |
| Lockyer Valley Regional Council | $1,395 | +$206 |
| Toowoomba Regional Council | $1,444 | +$255 |
| Sunshine Coast Council | $1,771 | +$582 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. South Burnett Regional Council is 13% 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 South Burnett Regional Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the South Burnett Regional Council area is $1,189 a year for 2026-27. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do South Burnett Regional Council rates compare to nearby councils?
South Burnett Regional Council's minimum residential rate of $1,189 is 13% below the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Somerset Regional Council charges $1,284 and Lockyer Valley Regional Council charges $1,395.
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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