Sunshine Coast Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Sunshine Coast Council area for 2026-27 is $1,771 a year, up 11.7% ($185) on the $1,586 charged in 2025-26. That's 29% above the QLD median of $1,373.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Sunshine Coast Council running cost
Last updated July 2026 · source: Sunshine Coast Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $1,586 | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,771 | +$185 (+11.7%) |
How Sunshine Coast Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Sunshine Coast Council |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City Council | $950 | $-821 |
| Somerset Regional Council | $1,284 | $-487 |
| Moreton Bay Regional Council | $1,309 | $-462 |
| Noosa Council | $1,540 | $-231 |
| Sunshine Coast Council (this council) | $1,771 | n/a |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Sunshine Coast Council is 29% above 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 Sunshine Coast Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Sunshine Coast Council area is $1,771 a year for 2026-27, up 11.7% on 2025-26. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Sunshine Coast Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Sunshine Coast Council's minimum residential rate of $1,771 is 29% above the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Noosa Council charges $1,540 and Moreton Bay Regional Council charges $1,309.
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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