We have completed our first report on the outcomes of rate capping in Victoria. It identifies any impacts or trends that might be emerging across the local government sector.
Local council outcomes report 2019
Overview
Every two years, we are required to report on the outcomes of rate capping in Victoria. We identify any impacts or trends that might be emerging across the local government sector.
You can use this page to download information related to your council and view our over-arching report.
This is our first outcomes report
We have completed the first of these reports since the introduction of rate capping in the 2016-17 financial year.
The outcomes report aims to provide information about councils’ service, infrastructure and financial outcomes following the introduction of rate capping. This first report looks at the outcomes in these areas in the years 2016–17 and 2017–18.
The report includes an overview paper accompanied by fact sheets on the impact of rate capping for each of the five council groups and for each local government area.
It was important for us to engage with ratepayers, the broader community and councils to inform the development of this report.
View the 2019 outcomes report
View your local council's fact sheet
Find information about your local council's revenue, expenditure and finances before and after the introduction of rate capping:
- Use the tabs at the top of this page to find your local council.
- Download your council's fact sheet and the related council group fact sheet. You can use the group fact sheet to compare your council to a group of similar councils.
- View our reader's guide to council fact sheets, which aims to help you understand how we've presented data in our local council and council group fact sheets.
Key findings from the 2019 outcomes report
Annual growth in council rates has slowed
After two years of rate capping, there has been a decline in the growth of rate revenue collected per property, but overall revenue growth has remained relatively stable largely due to population growth.
Waste charges have not increased dramatically
After two years of rate capping, rate caps do not appear to have led to a notable increase in waste charges (which do not fall under the rate cap).
Spending on capital and services has increased
After two years of rate capping, council spending on capital and services has increased overall.
What happens next
We will continue to monitor the outcomes of rate capping and expect to release our second report in 2021, which will include results from 2018–19 and 2019–20. This will enable you to start to see your local council's trends over time in key outcome areas.
We're also going to work with all Victorian local councils in preparation for the next outcomes report in 2020-21. We will be reviewing our processes and the measures included in the report to see how we may improve our second report in two years’ time. This will include seeking feedback from councils and ratepayers as part of our ongoing engagement with the sector.
Other useful resources
If you'd like more information on rates, you can view:
- your council’s annual report, budget and website
- the Local Government Victoria's website
- the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office's interactive dashboard of council financial results
- the Victorian Government’s Know Your Council website, which gives you consistent information about the performance of local councils across Victoria.
Got a question?
Contact us for more information.
Councils A to F
View all council facts sheets (and related council group fact sheets) from A to F in this tab. View the reader's guide to help you better understand the fact sheets.
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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Alpine Shire Council | Small shire |
Ararat Rural City Council | Small shire |
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C
D
Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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Greater Dandenong City Council | Metropolitan |
Darebin City Council | Metropolitan |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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East Gippsland Shire Council | Large shire |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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Frankston City Council | Metropolitan |
Councils G to M
View all council facts sheets (and related council group fact sheets) from G to M in this tab. View the reader's guide to help you better understand the fact sheets.
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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Gannawarra Shire Council | Small shire |
Greater Geelong City Council | Regional city |
Glen Eira City Council | Metropolitan |
Glenelg Shire Council | Large shire |
Golden Plains Shire Council | Large shire |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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Hepburn Shire Council | Small shire |
Hindmarsh Shire Council | Small shire |
Hobsons Bay City Council | Metropolitan |
Horsham Rural City Council | Regional city |
Hume City Council | Interface |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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Indigo Shire Council | Small shire |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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Kingston City Council | Metropolitan |
Knox City Council | Metropolitan |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
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Latrobe City Council | Regional city |
Loddon Shire Council | Small shire |
M
Councils N to Z
View all council facts sheets (and related council group fact sheets) from N to Z in this tab. View the reader's guide to help you better understand the fact sheets.
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
Nillumbik Shire Council | Interface |
Northern Grampians Shire Council | Small shire |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
Port Phillip City Council | Metropolitan |
Pyrenees Shire Council | Small shire |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
Borough of Queenscliffe | Small shire |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
Towong Shire Council | Small shire |
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Council fact sheet | Related council group fact sheet |
Yarra City Council | Metropolitan |
Yarra Ranges Shire Council | Interface |
Yarriambiack Shire Council | Small shire |