Toowoomba Regional Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
Toowoomba sets six residential categories and the minimum general rate runs from $1,083 to $1,444 depending on where the property is. The figure here is the City Urban minimum. Which category applies turns on Map 1 of the council’s rating maps, which is not published, so a property outside the Toowoomba city urban area may pay less than this. That figure is 5% above the QLD median of $1,373.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Toowoomba Regional Council running cost
Last updated July 2026 · source: Toowoomba Regional Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $1,351 | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,444 | +$93 (+6.9%) |
How Toowoomba Regional Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Toowoomba Regional Council |
|---|---|---|
| Western Downs Regional Council | $1,016 | $-428 |
| South Burnett Regional Council | $1,189 | $-255 |
| Somerset Regional Council | $1,284 | $-160 |
| Lockyer Valley Regional Council | $1,395 | $-49 |
| Toowoomba Regional Council (this council) | $1,444 | n/a |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Toowoomba Regional Council is 5% 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 Toowoomba Regional Council for 2026-27?
Toowoomba sets six residential categories and the minimum general rate runs from $1,083 to $1,444 depending on where the property is. The figure here is the City Urban minimum. Which category applies turns on Map 1 of the council’s rating maps, which is not published, so a property outside the Toowoomba city urban area may pay less than this. Homes on higher land values pay more than the minimum, calculated as a rate in the dollar.
How do Toowoomba Regional Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Toowoomba Regional Council's minimum residential rate of $1,444 is 5% above the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Lockyer Valley Regional Council charges $1,395 and South Burnett Regional Council charges $1,189.
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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