Tablelands Regional Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Tablelands 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 Tablelands Regional Council running cost
Last updated July 2026 · source: Tablelands 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 Tablelands Regional Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Tablelands Regional Council |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns Regional Council | $1,166 | $-23 |
| Tablelands Regional Council (this council) | $1,189 | n/a |
| Mareeba Shire Council | $1,369 | +$180 |
| Douglas Shire Council | $1,400 | +$211 |
| Cassowary Coast Regional Council | $1,415 | +$226 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Tablelands 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 Tablelands Regional Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Tablelands 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 Tablelands Regional Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Tablelands Regional Council's minimum residential rate of $1,189 is 13% below the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Cassowary Coast Regional Council charges $1,415 and Mareeba Shire Council charges $1,369.
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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