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Shoalhaven ordinary rates averaged $1,375.45 a year in this FY 2022/23 dataset (rank #29 of 127). Use it as context, not a quote for your property.
Shoalhaven is a regional NSW council. That alone does not tell you whether your land value is fair. Against the NSW average of about $1,082.92, Shoalhaven lands roughly 27% higher at $1,375.45. Rank #29 of 127 is a relative signal only. Shoalhaven averages blend different settlement patterns. Match comparables to your actual parcel type. If the land value on your Notice of Valuation looks out of line with similar Shoalhaven blocks, that is the usual objection path. Questions about payment, category or waste charges belong with Shoalhaven Council. RatesAppeal is a research tool, not legal advice, and outcomes are not guaranteed.
Keep the Shoalhaven rates notice separate from the NSW Notice of Valuation so you know whether the issue is a council charge or the land value.
The usual objection window is 60 days from the Notice of Valuation. Use the date on your notice, not a blog rule of thumb.
Find Shoalhaven land sales or values with similar zoning, size, location and constraints. An LGA average cannot prove a property-specific error.
Note access limits, overlays, easements, contamination, slope or planning restrictions that a mass valuation may miss.
An objection can be rejected. Even a changed land value may not cut every line on the bill. Get professional advice if the matter is complex.
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 RatesThe $1,375.45 figure is a historical FY 2022/23 council-wide average for comparison. Your notice is the source for your actual charges.
No. Payment, category and account questions belong with Shoalhaven Council. A valuation objection challenges the NSW land value on the Notice of Valuation.
It is the usual period tied to the Notice of Valuation for a NSW land value objection. Check the exact deadline printed on your notice.
Not necessarily. The outcome depends on the evidence. Even if land value changes, other charges and rating rules still apply, so no saving is guaranteed.
No. This page is research only. For payment, due dates, rebates or account changes, use Shoalhaven Council directly.