Need help understanding the charges on your rates notice?
Your annual valuation and rates notice is issued in August each year. After that you'll receive an instalment notice prior to their due dates, except if you are signed up to Council approved direct debit.
You can get a copy of your notice/statement for $15.50 per copy.
If you would like to switch to receiving your rates notice by email, find out how.
Select the payment options below to find out how you can pay once you receive a notice.
If you've not already setup direct debit, you can choose to pay in instalments automatically through your bank account. You can choose between 4 instalments or 10 instalments. Select 'Setup direct debit' below to start the process.
Pay in 4 instalments
Pay in 10 instalments
Pay on or before the 15th of each month (or next business day) starting on 15 September.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can request fortnightly payments.
Pay each notice securely through our online payment portal using your credit card.
Prepare the following details:
We only accept VISA and Mastercard credit cards
Pay each notice securely using BPAY through your bank, credit union or building society website.
The biller code and reference number is located on the front of your notice.
Pay securely through Post BillPay in one of the following ways:
Pay in person at any Australia Post office
Bring your notice with you. You can pay by cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS or credit card
Pay by phone 13 18 16
Quote the BillPay code and reference number located on the front of your notice.
Pay using Post BillPay online
Use your credit card
Pay by mail
Cut out the bottom portion of your notice and post it with your cheque or money order made out to Manningham City Council and addressed to PO Box 1, Doncaster VIC 3108.
To pay by cash, cheque or EFTPOS, visit our customer service desk at the Civic Centre or post your cheque. We do not accept cash by post.
Make the cheque payable to 'Manningham Council' and cross 'Not Negotiable'. Detach payment slip on the notice and post with your cheque to: Manningham Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster, VIC 3108.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty or hardship you may be eligible to apply for rates payment assistance.
If you hold a valid concession card, you may be eligible to apply for a rebate.
If you have made an overpayment on your rates notice and they are in credit. The credit will remain on your account and be automatically applied to your future instalments. However, we can also refund that credit back to you.
Rates are our primary means of raising revenue to pay for all the services and infrastructure we provide to the Manningham community.
Each year:
This amount changes every year.
This gives us the rate in the dollar amount – currently $0.00148199.
This is used to calculate the amount each property owner will pay.
For more information about what your rates help pay for, see our Rates Notice brochure.
The term General Rates refers to the amount you are charged before any additional charges are applied.
The formula for calculating your General Rates is:
Capital Improved Value x Rate in the dollar = General Rates
For a property where the Capital Improved Value is $1,270,000 the calculations would be:
| Capital Improved Value |
$1,270,000 |
|---|---|
| Rate in the dollar |
$0.00148199 |
| Calculation |
$1,270,000 x $0.00148199 = $1,884 |
The Victorian Government's Local Government website has more information about how rates are calculated.
In addition to the general rates levy, your rates notice will also include:
If you own property in another local government area and wonder why some rates are more or less than others, this is because each council has different budgetary requirements for:
The State Government has capped rate increases at 1.75 per cent for 2022/2023. We have elected to apply this 1.75 per cent increase rather than seek an exemption from the cap.
It is important to remember that the cap of 1.75 per cent applies to the overall rate revenue raised by the council and not each individual property.
Most properties will experience rate increases that are slightly lower or higher than 1.75 per cent. If your Valuation has either decreased or increased more than the average, it is likely you will see a rate increase lower or higher than 1.75 per cent.
The tables below outline the number of properties with an increase or decrease to their rates and show the changes according to suburb.
The number of properties which had a decrease in rates for the current period.
| Change in Annual Rates | More than -10 per cent | From -5 per cent to -10 per cent | From 0 per cent to -5 per cent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | 3,989 | 7,706 | 10,224 |
The number of properties which had an increase in rates for the current period.
| Change in Annual Rates | From 0 to +1.75 per cent | Exactly +1.75 per cent | From +1.75 per cent to +5 per cent | From +5 per cent to +10 per cent | From +10 per cent to +15 per cent | More than +15 per cent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | 3,355 | 0 | 8,955 | 12,370 | 4,985 | 1,201 |
Rate changes by suburb for the current period compared to the previous year.
| Postcode | Suburb | Number of properties | 2021/2022 Rates average | 2022/2023 Rates average | Average change dollar amount | Average change per cent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3105 | Bulleen | 4,991 | $1,729 | $1,790 | $60 | 3.5 per cent |
| 3108 | Doncaster | 12,665 | $1,809 | $1,782 | -$27 | -1.5 per cent |
| 3109 | Doncaster East | 12,894 | $1,704 | $1,726 | $22 | 1.3 per cent |
| 3111 | Donvale | 4,937 | $1,817 | $1,892 | $75 | 4.2 per cent |
| 3131 | Nunawading | 138 | $1,477 | $1,564 | $87 | 5.9 per cent |
| 3114 | Park Orchards | 1,276 | $2,490 | $2,624 | $133 | 5.4 per cent |
| 3134 | Ringwood North | 127 | $2,244 | $2,373 | $129 | 5.8 per cent |
| 3106 | Templestowe | 6,577 | $2,167 | $2,199 | $32 | 1.5 per cent |
| 3107 | Templestowe Lower | 5,776 | $1,747 | $1,785 | $38 | 2.2 per cent |
| 3113 | Warrandyte | 2,082 | $2,019 | $2,156 | $138 | 6.8 per cent |
| 3134 | Warrandyte South | 215 | $2,721 | $2,826 | $104 | 3.8 per cent |
| 3115 | Wonga Park | 1,107 | $2,215 | $2,363 | $148 | 6.7 per cent |
| ALL | ALL | 52,785 | $1,852 | $1,884 | $32 | 1.75 per cent |
To help you understand your rates notice, we've put together a sample rates notice.
This example has been prepared as a guide only, the information and figures may not be a true reflection of a current rates notice.
The period relating to this notice, effective from 1 July to 30 June each year.
This is the date that the notice was printed and issued.
Council’s identification of your property. Please have this handy when making enquiries regarding your rates notice.
Provides the first instalment amount with the due date. If you are on Direct Debit, or have an arrangement with Council, this will be noted in this section. If you are on Direct Debit, Council will debit your payment.
This section has your property address, title particulars and the Australian Valuation Property Classification Code (AVPCC). The AVPCC is assigned to your property according to the use of your land.
If you have made any changes or payments that were received by Council after this date, they may not be shown on this rates notice.
This is the total amount due on your account (including any arrears). If you have any arrears, please pay the arrears amount immediately.
Your rates and charges amount due in instalments by the respective dates.
You could be eligible for a rebate if you live at the property shown on your rate notice and hold:
You’ll also be eligible for a $50 rebate on your Fire Services Property Levy.
To apply, download the municipal rates concession application form and send to us with a copy of your eligible concession card:
If you want further info on concessions for council rates and charges, visit the Department of Health and Human Services website.
You could be eligible for a $100 rebate on the current rates and charges if you live at the property shown on your rate notice and hold:
Applications for a rebate will only apply to the current year of an application.
To apply online, select 'Apply now'.
Or if you need a paper copy, contact us.
After submitting your application, we’ll respond within 10 working days. We’ll let you know by email if we need more info from you.
View the available options below to learn more about your property's rates and valuations.
Get familiar with the formula used to calculate your general rates, other charges and when rates are increased
Do you need to update your details for your rates notice or direct debit payments? This includes change of address/name, contact details, account details, or change of ownership.
Once you have submitted your form, you will receive a response within 10 working days. We will contact you via email if we require further information.
Make sure your rates details are correct and let us know if there’s been a change to your:
We need this information to update your details if you’re the registered property owner.
You can make your direct debit changes such as:
You’ll need your solicitor or conveyancer to provide us with a Notice of Acquisition if you’ve bought a property in Manningham. You can also give us a copy of an updated Certificate of Title as proof of ownership change.
Get a copy of your title at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
You can request a certificate of ownership if you need:
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If you are experiencing financial difficulties or anticipate that you won't be able to pay your rates by the due date, you might be able to receive rates payment assistance.
You can apply to make a payment arrangement if you’re experiencing difficulties preventing you from paying your rates by the due date. This will allow you to pay on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Interest will still accrue.
To apply online, select 'Apply now'.
You can make a payment arrangement or defer payments if you’re experiencing genuine financial difficulties. You can apply if the property is:
If we approve your application, we may place a hold on interest if you’ve entered into a payment arrangement.
We assess applications for financial hardship in line with our rate debtor management policy.
To apply online, select 'Apply now'.
You can now choose to save paper and receive your rates notice via email.
Check your email and follow the prompts to validate your registration (check your spam folder if you do not receive an email).
You’ll now receive your rates notice via email.
If you create an account, you can login to eRates at any time to view your rates notices, or change your delivery preference back to ‘post’.
Is your postal address still correct?
Even if you are receiving your rates notice via email, make sure your address details remain up to date. If we're unable to email we'll send the rates notice to your postal address instead.
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Items that will be considered at this meeting are:
Please see attachments in relation to these items below:
If you require written confirmation that you are the current owner(s) of the property, select 'Request now' to complete the Ownership/Residency Confirmation form.
You will need to make payment at the time of application. The cost is $41 per application.
Contact us to get a hard copy.
If you need to update your ownership or address details for rates, visit update your rates details.
If you are unsure which application you need, please contact us.
If you require the owner’s name and postal address of a property in relation to fencing matters, select 'Request now' to complete the Request for ownership details - fencing purposes form.
The property you are requesting the information for must share a fence boundary with the property that you own. We will only provide information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act and Council's Information Privacy Policy.
Contact us to get a hard copy.
If you require the owner's name and postal address of a property in relation to protection works, select 'Request now' below to complete the Request for ownership details - protection works form.
You will need to make payment at the time of application. The cost is $31 per application.
We will only provide information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act and Council's Information Privacy Policy.
Request now
You can pay online using your credit card for any of the following notices or invoices:
Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
This is the jewel in the crown of the Warrandyte Kinglake Nature Conservation Link. Explore habitat for many species no longer found further south. ...
One Tree Hill nature walk is the jewel in the crown of the Warrandyte Kinglake Nature Conservation Link. Explore habitat for many species no longer found further south.
Distance: 8kms
Time: 4.5 hours
Rating: Difficult
BYO lunch and water
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Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park. Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range, some rare and interesting plants and animals, with a bit of history thrown in. ...
Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park.
Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range. Some rare and interesting plants and animals, with a bit of history thrown in.
Approximate distance - 6km.
Difficulty rating - difficult with some steep areas and narrow tracks.
BYO water and snacks. Wear good walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
The location will be given at the time of booking.
This is a free guided nature walk that will explore a variety of local bushland in Manningham. ...
This is a free guided nature walk, exploring a variety of bushland settings in Manningham. It is paced to allow participants to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
This nature walk is rated moderate and incorporates moderately steep and slippery sections.
The walk will cover approximately 3km and go for around 2.5 hours.
The meeting point for the nature walk will be provided at the time of registration.
Please note: nature walks will be cancelled on days of total fire ban or extreme weather warning.
Manningham Council will return carbon tax savings to ratepayers via their 2015/16 rates notice, following the Federal Government’s recent withdrawal of the carbon tax.
Manningham Council Chief Executive, Joe Carbone, said that an additional $1.21 million was raised to offset the forecast cost of the carbon tax on Council services and infrastructure as part of the 2012/13 Annual Budget.
“This increase was the equivalent of a 1.56 per cent increase in rates and charges, or an average of $27 for each property.”
However, since 2012, Council has returned approximately one third of the price increase ($420,000) to ratepayers through lower waste charges. This equates to a reduction of approximately $9 to each household already passed on.
For 2013/14, waste charges increased by four per cent compared to the forecast six per cent increase, and for 2014/15 there was a zero increase, compared to the forecast six per cent increase.
Mr Carbone said Council is assessing the remaining cost savings on Council budgets following the withdrawal of the carbon tax from 1 July 2014.
“It is anticipated that the identified balance of savings will be returned by a one off reduction in the 2015/16 rate rise and that ratepayers will see this through their 2015/16 rates notice,” Mr Carbone said.
The land information certificate contains info about:
You can ask your solicitor or conveyancer to apply for the land information certificate.
You can also apply for a separate certificate for building regulations. You can find more info on our buildings and property information page.
If you are selling property, you will need a land information certificate. This helps with settlement of sale.
If you are selling your property you will need a land information certificate so that the correct settlement of sale can be made.
As of 1 July 2022 the cost of a land information certificate is:
You can apply and pay for a land certificate online.
Land information standard 229 certificate
Land information xpress 229 certificate
We encourage you to make applications online if you need a land information certificate.
If you have made a standard application, you will get your land information certificate within 5 working days.
If you have made an urgent application, you will get your land information certificate within 24 hours.
Contact us to cancel an application. Once we have issued a land information certificate we cannot cancel your application.
All properties in Victoria are valued on 1 January each year.
Valuations are not done by councils. Valuations are completed by certified practising valuers on behalf of the Valuer-General Victoria (VGV).
Valuations are then provided to councils to use for the calculation of rates.
Valuers must return three valuations of each property which are:
For more information about property valuations, please go to the Victorian Government's website.
If you believe that the valuation does not reflect market value of your property at 1 January of the relevant year, you may lodge an objection.
Your objection must be submitted within two months of the issue date of the valuation and rates notice.
The issue date is located in the top right hand corner of your Rate Notice above the property ID
To make an objection you can either:
For more information about lodging an objection, please go to the Victorian Government's Rating valuation objections portal.
You are still required to pay the rate instalment/s by the due date/s, even if you have lodged a formal valuation objection.
If payment is not made by the due date/s, you will incur penalty interest charges.
If there is an adjustment to the valuation, there will be an amendment to the rate amount and you will receive a refund if there is a credit.
You can find out the statutory requirements and obligations within the Valuation of Land Act 1960 and the Valuation of Land Regulations 2014.
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Manningham Council is seeking feedback on its proposal to update the open space contribution rates for subdivisions of three or more lots, to ensure the community continues to have sufficient public open space now and into the future. Under the Subdivision Act 1988, any developer seeking to subdivide land into three or more lots is required to provide an open space contribution to Council. The contribution is to compensate for the increased demand for open space caused by the subdivision and is assessed as a percentage of the property’s site value. It can be provided in the form of land, money or a combination of both.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert said the proposed contribution rates would allow Council to plan for better open space across the City.
"We know our community in Manningham values parks and open spaces and we want to ensure that as we plan for the future, we are able to continue to incorporate open space into areas where growth is anticipated," she said.
Council’s proposal, known as Amendment C123 to the Manningham Planning Scheme, includes introducing an eight per cent open space contribution for subdivisions in high growth areas and a five per cent open space contribution in the remainder of the municipality, where less change is forecast.
The contribution rate of eight per cent for high growth areas applies to Doncaster Hill and residential areas surrounding activity centres along main roads, near prominent intersections and/or commercial areas and within The Pines Activity Centre.
A mandatory five per cent public open space contribution has been in place for the Doncaster Hill precinct since 2005; this is now proposed to be increased to eight per cent.
For the remainder of Manningham, open space contribution rates have been applied on a case by case basis ranging from two to five per cent for subdivisions of three or more lots, this is now proposed to be set at a mandatory five per cent.
Community members are invited to provide feedback on the proposal by making a submission, either:
• Online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/amendment-C123
• By post to The Manager City Strategy, Manningham City Council, P O Box 1, Doncaster Victoria, 3108
Submissions close on Monday 13 November 2017.
For more information, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/amendment-C123