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Complete guide to council rates, rankings, and comparison for Bathurst Regional Council area in NSW.
If your council rates seem excessive, you have the right to object to the land valuation for your property. Here is when and how:
Compare NSW council rates first, then decide whether your land value evidence is strong enough for an objection. Separate council account questions from NSW Valuer General land-value evidence before acting.
Compare NSW Council RatesBathurst Regional council rates are calculated using your land value multiplied by the council's rate in dollar, plus a base charge. The average Bathurst Regional rate is approximately $1205/year, varying by property value. Rates fund council services including roads, waste management, parks, community facilities, and planning services.
Bathurst Regional updates land valuations every 3 years. Rates can also increase annually when the council adjusts its rate in dollar to cover service costs. Your Notice of Valuation typically arrives 2-3 months before the council applies the new valuation to your rates.
Yes. You can object to your Bathurst Regional land valuation through the NSW Valuer General within 60 days of receiving your Notice of Valuation. The process is free if you DIY. Success depends on presenting strong market evidence (comparable sales) proving the valuation is too high.