Western Downs Regional Council rates 2026-27
owner-occupied principal place of residence
The minimum residential general rate in the Western Downs Regional Council area for 2026-27 is $1,016 a year. That's 26% below the QLD median of $1,373.
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Where council rates sit in a typical Western Downs Regional Council running cost
Last updated July 2026 · source: Western Downs 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 | $1,016 | n/a |
How Western Downs Regional Council compares to nearby councils
| Council | Residential rate | vs Western Downs Regional Council |
|---|---|---|
| Western Downs Regional Council (this council) | $1,016 | n/a |
| South Burnett Regional Council | $1,189 | +$173 |
| Somerset Regional Council | $1,284 | +$268 |
| Lockyer Valley Regional Council | $1,395 | +$379 |
| Toowoomba Regional Council | $1,444 | +$428 |
Across QLD, the median minimum residential rate is $1,373. Western Downs Regional Council is 26% 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 Western Downs Regional Council for 2026-27?
The minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied home in the Western Downs Regional Council area is $1,016 a year for 2026-27. Homes on higher land values pay more, calculated as a rate in the dollar above this minimum.
How do Western Downs Regional Council rates compare to nearby councils?
Western Downs Regional Council's minimum residential rate of $1,016 is 26% below the QLD median of $1,373. Nearby, Toowoomba Regional Council charges $1,444 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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