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Cardinia Shire Council rates 2026–27

Cardinia Shire Council rates homes on their capital improved value for 2026–27, with a residential rate of 0.0020885 (0.20885 cents in the dollar), or a urban residential rate of 0.0022347 (0.22347 cents in the dollar). It lists no municipal charge and a waste charge of $358.60 to $388.60.

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The 2026–27 figures

Cardinia Shire Council residential rates and charges, 2026–27
Rating basisCapital improved value (CIV)
Residential rate0.0020885 in the dollar (0.20885 cents per $ of CIV)
Urban residential rate0.0022347 in the dollar (0.22347 cents per $ of CIV)
Municipal chargeNone listed in the budget
Waste charge$358.60 to $388.60Garbage charge, $358.60 (80-litre bin) to $388.60 (120-litre bin); a green waste bin is extra.

The council lists more than one residential rate. Which one applies depends on the property’s rating category, which the council decides and the rates notice shows.

Worked example

For a home with a capital improved value of $650,000, using the council’s published 2026–27 figures. An example only, not any particular property.

Worked example for Cardinia Shire Council
General ratesBetween the residential rate (0.0020885) and the urban residential rate (0.0022347), × the capital improved value. The council decides which applies to a property.$1,357.53 to $1,452.56
Waste chargeGarbage charge, $358.60 (80-litre bin) to $388.60 (120-litre bin); a green waste bin is extra.$358.60 to $388.60
Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy$139 plus 0.0173% of the capital improved value (residential, 2026–27). A state levy the council collects; concessions are not applied.$251.45
Total of the lines above$1,967.58 to $2,092.61

Estimate for a property

The capital improved value is on the rates notice. Enter a whole-dollar amount.

Enter the capital improved value to see an estimate.

Source and dates

Cardinia Shire Council, 2026–27 budget or rates page. Figures checked ; due for a fresh check by . The council’s rates notice is the authority for a property’s bill. Spot a figure that has changed? Tell us at hello@propclario.com.au; corrections follow our editorial policy.