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Council Rates in North Sydney

Rates are calculated on the basis of the valuations supplied by the Valuer General's Department. North Sydney has one of the lowest average residential rates in Sydney. The minimum rate in 2008-2009 was $383 and the average under $450. Domestic waste management charges are also levied and an environmental levy and an infrastructure levy - these are payable with rates.

When are Rates Due?

Rates paid by property owners in the North Sydney Council area are charged on an annual basis. Rate notices are sent out in July each year and may be paid in full by the due date or in instalments. Instalment notices are sent out on a quarterly basis in October, January and April. Should payment not be received for an instalment by the relevant due date, interest will accrue on a daily basis. If you are having trouble paying your rates for any reason, please discuss this with the Rates Department on 9936 8100.

Payment of Rates: > Options for the Payment of Rates

Change of Address

Write to Council advising us of the change: North Sydney Council, PO Box 12, North Sydney NSW 2059, or To change the postal address on your rates notice, please use this form: > Change of Address Details

Change of Name

To add or delete a name on the rates notice, you must first change your title deeds with the NSW Land Titles Office.

Rates Incentive Scheme

Council has an incentive scheme for Ratepayers who pay their rates in full by the selected date (usually 31 August).

In 2009-2010 there are five lots of $5000 vouchers (to the store of their choice) and the winners are:

Takao & Misa Nakata of North Sydney
Christopher & Estelle Curtis of Wollstonecraft
Hiu Fan & Sharon Leung of Wollstonecraft
Seng & Patrik Bystrom of Wollstonecraft
Veronica Healy of Cremorne Point