Pursuant to Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given that the City of Bunbury intends to impose Differential Rating. These categories, rates in the dollar and minimum payment amounts have been formulated to balance the City’s 2025/2026 Budget and are in addition to specified area rates in the dollar.
Published 13 June 2025
| Differential Rating Category | Value | Minimum Rate $ | Differential Rate $ |
| Residential (Improved and Vacant) | GRV | $1,629.00 | $0.08025 |
| Commercial (Improved and Vacant) | GRV | $1,629.00 | $0.10994 |
| Industrial and Non-Residential (Improved and Vacant) | GRV | $1,629.00 | $0.10202 |
NOTE: The proposed rate in the dollar and minimum payment amounts may be varied by Council when adopting the annual budget.
A statement outlining the objects and reasons for adopting the differential rates is also available from the City of Bunbury Administration Building located at 4 Stephen Street Bunbury between 8am and 5pm.
Ratepayers and Electors are invited to make a submission to the Council in relation to this proposal. Submissions should be in writing, be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be clearly marked “Submission – Proposed Differential Rates 2025/2026”. Submissions must be received by the City no later than 4.00pm on Wednesday 9 July 2025.
By mail: PO Box 21 | Bunbury WA 6231
In person: 4 Stephen Street Bunbury, WA 6230
By email: info@bunbury.wa.gov.au