Project background

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is seeking community feedback on proposed differential rates and minimum payments for the upcoming financial year.

  • Proposed changes include

    The proposal for 2026/27 includes a 5.6 per cent increase for residential properties.

    • the average household will pay an additional $2.48 per week, or $129 per year
    • this increase equates to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate, plus one per cent, which is consistent with the approach outlined in our Long-Term Financial Plan.

  • STRA classifcation changes

    Proposed changes to the way hosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) properties are classified and rated.

    • Hosted STRA will be included in the Commercial, Industrial and Tourism rating category, alongside “unhosted” STRA properties (such as holiday homes) and traditional tourism accommodation (such as hotels, motels and holiday parks) and rated at higher amount.
    • This proposal reinstates the rating structure used before the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act 2024 was introduced.

  • Our focus

    Our focus will be on continuing to provide:

    • important services
    • safe and well-maintained facilities
    • quality infrastructure

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is now inviting public submissions on the proposed 2026-27 differential general rates as set out in the table below

Category

Basis of rating

Proposed rate in dollar 2026-27

Proposed minimum payment 2026-27

Residential

GRV

0.086274

$1,723

Residential vacant

GRV

0.172538

$1,304

Industrial, commercial, tourism

GRV

0.128959

$1,853

UV Rural

UV

0.003435

$1,935

UV 1

UV

0.004293

$2,417

UV 2

UV

0.005152

$2,901

UV 3

UV

0.006011

$3,384

UV Conservation

UV

0.003491

$1,862

GRV (Gross Rental Value) is set by the Valuer-General (Landgate) based on the estimated annual rental value of a property.

UV (Unimproved Value) is set by the Valuer-General (Landgate) based on the value of the land only, excluding buildings and improvements.


  • Rates Q+A Drop-in Session

    Attend our Rates Q+A Drop-in Session to chat to council staff about the proposed rate changes.

    • Shire of Augusta Margaret River Council Chambers
    • 41 Walcliffe Road, Margaret River
    • Wednesday 10 June 2026
    • 5.30pm to 6.30pm

  • Have your say

    Before we finalise rates for 2026/27, please share your thoughts:

    • Complete the survey below before 9am, Monday 22 June 2026.
    • Email amrshire@amrshire.wa.gov.au or submit in writing, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, PO Box 61, Margaret River WA 6285. Submissions should be clearly marked ‘ Submission – Proposed Differential Rates – 2026/27 Financial Year' and must be received by 9am Monday 22 June 2026.

No final decision has been made, and community feedback will be considered before Council adopts the final rates.

If you have questions or feedback about the Shire’s 2026-27 Differential Rates please contact us directly on 

(08) 9780 5255 or amrshire@amrshire.wa.gov.au