Rates

Council rates and levies help fund essential local services like road maintenance, waste collection, water and sewerage, libraries, community facilities, parks, and other community activities and projects.

Rates and charges apply for the financial year from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
You may be charged a general rate or a minimum general rate based on your property’s valuation, provided by the Department of Resources. Council sets out its general rates each year in the Rating Category Statement.

The issue date for the rate notice is Thursday, 19 August 2025. The due date is Tuesday, 21 October 2025. A discount of 15% on the differential general rate may be applicable if paid within sixty (60) days of the date of issue of the rate notice. Please refer to our Revenue Statement for conditions.

Find out more: View the Diamantina Shire Council Rates Information 2025-2026.

A full list of rates and charges is available in Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement.

Paying Your Rates

You can pay your rates via BPAY, in person, over the phone, by mail, by direct deposit, or in approved instalments. Council's preferred method is BPAY through internet banking—see the Paying Your Rates page for details.

Pensioner Concessions

If you hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Veterans Affairs Gold Card, you may be eligible for a rates concession through the State Government Pensioner Subsidy Scheme.

To apply for a pensioner concession, submit your request in writing to our Bedourie Administration Centre by the rates due date.

Need help?
Contact our Rates & Debtors Officer
Phone: (07) 4746 1600
Fax: (07) 4746 1272
Email: revenue@diamantina.qld.gov.au

To update your postal address or receive your rates notice by email, please complete the Rates - Change of Address & Electronic Consent Form.