Estimate your annual property rates based on current ICC rating structures.
Found on your Valuer-General notice.
Residential (Owner Occupied)
Residential (Non-Owner Occupied)
Commercial / General
Standard (240L Refuse + 240L Recycle)
Economy (140L Refuse + 240L Recycle)
No Waste Service (Vacant Land)
Yes (Enviro & Fire Levies)
No (General Rates Only)
Estimate Summary (Annual)
General Differential Rate:$0.00
Waste Management Charge:$0.00
Separate Levies:$0.00
Total Estimated Rates:$0.00
*Note: This is an estimate based on average rate-in-the-dollar figures and minimum thresholds for the current financial year. Actual rates may vary based on specific precinct adjustments and property sub-categories.
function calculateIccRates() {
var landValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById('landValue').value);
var category = document.getElementById('category').value;
var wasteVal = parseFloat(document.getElementById('wasteService').value);
var includeLevies = document.getElementById('levyCheck').value;
if (isNaN(landValue) || landValue <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid Rateable Land Value.");
return;
}
// Approximate Rate in the Dollar (RID) for Ipswich
// Note: These change annually and vary by sub-category
var rid = 0;
var minRate = 0;
if (category === 'owner') {
rid = 0.005144;
minRate = 1080.00;
} else if (category === 'investment') {
rid = 0.006450;
minRate = 1150.00;
} else {
rid = 0.008200;
minRate = 1350.00;
}
// General Rate Calculation
var calculatedGeneral = landValue * rid;
var finalGeneral = Math.max(calculatedGeneral, minRate);
// Levies (Combined Enviro and Fire Services – approximate)
var leviesTotal = 0;
if (includeLevies === 'yes') {
var enviroLevy = 52.00;
var fireLevy = 124.00;
leviesTotal = enviroLevy + fireLevy;
}
var totalAnnual = finalGeneral + wasteVal + leviesTotal;
// Display results
document.getElementById('resGeneral').innerText = '$' + finalGeneral.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resWaste').innerText = '$' + wasteVal.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resLevies').innerText = '$' + leviesTotal.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resTotal').innerText = '$' + totalAnnual.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resultsArea').style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding Your Ipswich Council Rates
Ipswich City Council utilizes a differential rating system. This means the amount you pay is determined by the "Rateable Value" of your land and the specific use category of the property. The Rateable Value is determined by the Queensland Valuer-General, not the Council itself.
How the Calculation Works
Your rates bill is comprised of three primary components:
General Rate: Calculated by multiplying the Rateable Land Value by the "Rate in the Dollar" set for your property category (e.g., Residential Owner Occupied). If this calculation falls below a specific threshold, a Minimum General Rate is applied.
Waste Management: A fixed fee based on the size and frequency of your bin collections (Refuse, Recycling, and FOGO services).
Separate Levies: These include the Enviro Levy (funding local environmental projects) and the State Government's Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Levy.
Residential Owner Occupied vs. Investment
In Ipswich, owner-occupiers typically benefit from a lower rate in the dollar compared to non-owner occupied (investment) properties. To ensure you are being charged the correct rate, you must notify the Council if the property is your principal place of residence.
Example Calculation
If you own an owner-occupied home with a land value of $350,000:
The General Rate (assuming a rate of 0.005144) would be approximately $1,800.40.
Adding a standard waste service of $420.00.
Adding separate levies of approximately $176.00.
Total Annual Estimate: $2,396.40 (or roughly $599.10 per quarter).
Pro-Tip: Pay your rates by the due date mentioned on your quarterly notice to avoid interest charges. Many residents find that setting up a weekly or fortnightly BPAY transfer makes managing the annual cost significantly easier.