How are rates calculated?

Rates can vary depending on the type, size and use of your property or land.

Rates for each property are calculated based on the land value supplied by the Land and Property Information (LPI) Division of the Department of Lands (formerly known as the NSW Valuer General’s Office). This land valuation does not take into account any improvements that have been made to the parcel of land, such as buildings or other structures.

Every three years, land valuations for property within the Waverley LGA are reviewed by the LPI and new valuations may be supplied. The most recent land valuations were supplied for the period 1 July 2023 until 30 June 2026.

Rates are also calculated according to the rate category of your land, as either residential or business. Properties are categorised based on the main use of the land, or the permitted use of the land if it is vacant.  Download a map of the rating categories across the Waverley LGA.

If you think the rating categorisation of your land is incorrect, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9369 8000 to request a review. If you still believe it is incorrect after the review, you can appeal to the Land and Environment Court within 30 days of receiving the Council determination.

Pay your rates

There are a number of ways you can pay your rates:

  • Online by credit card
  • Online by direct debit
  • In person at Council’s Customer Service Centre, 55 Spring St, Bondi Junction, between Monday and Friday, 9am - 5pm.
  • Cheque or money order to Locked Bag W127, SYDNEY, NSW, 1292.
  • Via Bpay using Council's biller code 1610 and the customer reference number located on your rate and instalment notices.
  • Via payment at any branch of the Commonwealth Bank in Australia.
  • Phone 1300 303 698 to pay by credit card, 24 hours, 7 days a week.  If you experience difficulties, please call 1300 307 000 to speak to an operator.

Related forms/documents

Register to receive your notices electronically

You can now request a copy of your rates, instalment and reminder notices be sent to you via email - simply submit your details using our online form.

Change your postal address

If you have moved or would like to change the postal address for your rate notices, you can now update your details online - simply complete and submit our online form.

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