As NSW councils face increased costs delivering services, rates are set to rise after the regulator approved increases, with the largest hikes reserved for councils experiencing a population surge.
The Independent Pricing And Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has set the 2023-24 base rate peg at 3.7 per cent for most councils but green lit an increase of up to 6.8 per cent for Camden Council, a growth area southwest of Sydney.
