Water Billing and Water Tariff Calculator
Two-Part Tariff
The basis of this water tariff includes:
- an annual charge for all connections to the system (known as the Access Charge); and
- a charge for each kilolitre of water consumed (Water Consumption Charge), This is on two tiers with Tier 1 consisting of consumption up to 1 Kilolitre per day for the billing period and Tier 2 consisting of consumption above the Tier 1.
Following the 2025-26 budget meeting, as per the Revenue Statement, Council will not accept any new applications to be charged the water allocation tariff (rather than the two-part tariff for water services). This policy takes effect from 30 June 2025 and applies to all residential and non-residential properties. Existing customers currently on an allocation tariff will continue to be charged in accordance with the terms and conditions previously approved by Council, until such time as Council resolves to phase out or revise the structure of the allocation tariff. Existing customers can choose to opt out of allocation at any time during the financial year, by writing to Council to advise of this.
Water Billing Schedule
July/August 2025
Ratepayers will receive their Water Notice for the period December 2024 to June 2025. If a ratepayer already on the Allocation Tariff has used more than the Allocated quantity of 650kl for the period from June 2024 to June 2025, they will receive an excess charge notice (charged at $6.67 per kl.) From June 2025 to June 2026 the excess charge will be $7.07 per kl.
August 2025
Ratepayers will receive their half yearly Rates Notice which will include the Access Charge or the Allocation Charge depending on the preference you have indicated.
February 2026
Ratepayers will receive their second half yearly Rates Notice and Water Notice for the period June 2024 to December 2025.
July/August 2026
Ratepayers will receive their Water Notice for the period December 2025 to June 2026. If a ratepayer already on the Allocation Tariff has used more than the Allocated quantity of 650kl for the period from June 2024 to June 2025, they will receive an excess charge notice (charged at $7.07 per kl.)
Monitoring your water usage
Ratepayers are encouraged to check their meter regularly to avoid undetected water loss.
We recommend that ratepayers contact Council on 1300 972 753 to request their water service be turned off at the meter, for periods when the property is unoccupied.
Water Tariff Calculator
Note: This calculator is an indicator only. It's accuracy is dependent on the accuracy of the consumption entered. If consumption varies, the bills and comparison will also change. Council accepts no responsibility or liability for decisions made based on the results of this Water Tariff Calculator.
Please refer to your half yearly water notice - double the water usage shown on this notice to get your estimated annual consumption. this consumption is worked out on a 182-day period. This may vary depending on when your water meter is read.
Access charge
Excess charge
Allocation
Access charge
1st tier charge
2nd tier charge
The charge for your usage for each system will be:
Access charge
Excess charge
Total annual charge
Access charge
1st tier charge
2nd tier charge
Total annual charge