Land Valuations

Changes in land values can affect the amount of rates you pay each year.
This is because Council uses the land value of properties across the Georges River area to calculate rates. The total rates collected by Council is shared between property owners based on their property's land value. 

What is land value?

• Land value is the value of the land only and does not include your home, buildings, or other improvements.

• Land values are set by the NSW Valuer General every three years. For more information, visit the Valuer General of New South Wales website.

• Land values issued by the NSW Valuer General dated 1 July 2025 will be used to calculate Council rates from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

How land values affect your rates

• Your rates are based on your property's land value and how it compares to other properties across the Georges River area.

• If your land value goes up more than the average, your rates may increase by more. If your land value goes up less than the average, your rates may increase by a smaller amount or, in even decrease.

• An increase in land value does not automatically mean the same increase in rates.

• Council does not receive more rates when land values increase. The total amount of rates Council can collect is restricted by IPART (NSW Government).

• Changes in land values only affects how the total rates are shared between properties.

Video on how land values affect local rates

Rating Categories

To calculate your rates, Council must classify each land according to its primary use - either as Residential or Business category.

Visit our How Rates are Calculated and Spent page to view charges for each rating category.

Changes and review of category

Your property's rating category may change if: 

• Council reviews the rating category of your property at any time.

• The use of your property changes. You must notify Council within 30 days if the property's use changes and the change is approved through a development consent.

• You disagree with a new property category assigned by Council. An objection must be lodged within 30 days of receiving Council's written notice.

Submit Application to Change Rating Category of Land

Important: Reviews can only be requested for change the the property's rating category, not sub-category.

If you disagree with Council's review decision or the date of effect, you may submit an appeal to the Land and Environment Court within 30 days fo Council's review. 
 

Business Rating Sub-Categories

Business properties are grouped into one of five business sub-categories. These sub-categories help reflect different levels of access to, and demand for, Council services and infrastructure.
Your business sub-category is automatically determined by your property's location.
View the Business Sub-Category map and detailed maps below for more information.

Land Valuation - Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the value of my land?

  The NSW Valuer General issues an updated valuation notice to property owners every three years. The latest notice was issued for the 1 July 2025 land valuations. I
  
  f you have not received a Valuation Notice, contact the NSW Valuation Service on 1800 110 038.

• Why is my property's valuation increase different from other suburbs?

  Land values are assessed by the NSW Valuer General every three years. Valuations are based on market conditions at a specific point in time, which can vary between suburbs.

  • A larger increase in land value may reflect stronger property market growth in your suburb since the last valuation.

  • A smaller increase may reflect slower market growth in your suburb compared to others.

  • As property markets perform differently across areas, valuation changes can vary between suburbs, including neighbouring suburbs.

• What if I don't agree with the land valuation of my property?

  What if I don't agree with the land valuation of my property?
  If you do not agree with your land valuation, you can lodge an objection with the NSW Valuer General.
  
  Important: You must continue to pay your rates while your objection is being reviewed. If your land value is changed following the review, Council will automatically adjust your rates if required.
  
  How to lodge an objection:

  • Lodge an objection within 60 days of receiving your valuation notice.

  • Submit your objection through the NSW Valuer General website or contact them to request an objection kit by post or email.

  • The Valuer General will provide their decision in writing.

  If you are not satisfied with the Valuer General's decision, you may be able to appeal to the Land and Environment Court. Information about the appeal process and timeframes will be included in the decision letter.

  Contact the NSW Valuer General:

  • Website: Valuer General NSW.
  • Email: valuationenquiry@property.nsw.gov.au.
  • Phone: 1800 110 038 or for international call (02) 6332 8188.
  • Post: Valuer General NSW, PO Box 745, Bathurst NSW 2795.
• If my land valuation changes, will Council adjust my rates?

  Yes. If the NSW Valuer General changes your land value following a review, Council will automatically update your rates and make any necessary adjustments once the revised land value has been provided to Council.