Rating Information
Rates and Charges Information
Rates revenue is determined by council on an annual basis. The rate in the dollar is determined based on the predicted revenue needed to meet budget requirements.
The Shire of Irwin provides other services to the residents which are chargeable, over and above the rates.
Anyone owning property within the Shire of Irwin is a ratepayer and is required to pay the rates levied as per the Local Government Act 1995. Some government bodies, educational and registered charitable organisations may apply to council for an exemption from rates.
The 2026/27 rates and charges were issued on 7th September 2026 and are due 12th October 2026
Rating Categories
The Shire of Irwin have the following rate categories in 2026/27:
| Category | Rate in the Dollar (Cents) | Minimum Payment |
| GRV General Rate | 10.8470 | $1,100.00 |
| GRV TWA/Other | 23.5520 | $1,100.00 |
| UV Rural General Rate | 0.8796 | $1,100.00 |
| UV Mining Differential Rate | 23.5520 | $1,100.00 |
Payment Options
The following payment options are available to ratepayers, provided that all arrears have been paid in full:
- Option 1 – Payment in full by the due date
- Option 2 – Two instalments
- Option 3 – Four instalments
- Option 4 – Special Payment Arrangement
Online Payment
2026/27 Payment Dates
Payment in Full | 12 October 2026 |
First Instalment | 12 October 2026 |
Second Instalment | 14 December 2026 |
Third Instalment | 15 February 2027 |
Fourth Instalment | 19 April 2027 |
The instalment option is only available on balances above $200 where all arrears and interest are paid prior to or as part of the first instalment. An Instalment Reminder Notice will be issued no less than 28 days before each instalment is due.
Interest will apply to all outstanding balances at a rate of 7% per annum, calculated daily.
Change of Details
The Shire of Irwin must be advised in writing of any changes that may affect the property or the postal address for serving of the rate notices by calling into the Shire of Irwin Administration Office for a Change of Details form or by clicking here.
When a property is sold or the land transferred, the person selling or transferring the land, the settlement agents or the new owner is responsible for advising the Shire of Irwin of the sale or transfer of the land. This also applies to change of postal address or change of Title Deed details due to marriage, separation or death.
Relevant Links
For all rates enquiries, please contact the Finance Department on 9927 0000; rates@irwin.wa.gov.au
