Townsville City Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Townsville City Council area for 2026-27 is $1,343 a year, up 7.2% ($90) on the $1,253 charged in 2025-26. That's 2% below the QLD median of $1,373.
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Last updated July 2026 · source: Townsville City Council 2026-27 budget / revenue statement
2025-26 vs 2026-27
| Year | Minimum residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $1,253 | N/A |
| 2026-27 | $1,343 | +$90 (+7.2%) |
How Townsville City Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Townsville City Council |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns Regional Council | $1,166 | $-177 |
| Tablelands Regional Council | $1,189 | $-154 |
| Townsville City Council (this council) | $1,343 | n/a |
| Mareeba Shire Council | $1,369 | +$26 |
| Cassowary Coast Regional Council | $1,415 | +$72 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Townsville City Council is 2% 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 Townsville City Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Townsville City Council area is $1,343 a year for 2026-27, up 7.2% on 2025-26. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Townsville City Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Townsville City Council's minimum residential rate of $1,343 is 2% below the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Cassowary Coast Regional Council charges $1,415 and Tablelands 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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