Victoria's $920 Million Rates Crisis
This report presents council rankings based on 2024/25 financial data, examines the real cost of arrears to communities, and outlines practical strategies to help reverse the trend.
This piece of work is also part of a national project examining arrears with the results being officially released at the ALGA Summit via a keynote address in July 2026.
See where your council ranks and practical ways to reduce arrears growth.
Key Highlights
Arrears are accelerating
Victoria's unpaid rates have hit $920 million, with statewide arrears rising to 11.52%, a 10.6% increase year on year.
Every Council Ranked
See how all 79 Victorian councils stack up in our 2024/25 arrears rankings, from best performers to those facing the biggest challenges.
Proven Ways to Turn It Around
Councils taking proactive steps, like flexible payments and digital reminders, to reduce arrears growth.
