Council collects rates and other charges to provide a wide range of services to the community. These services are provided in line with Council’s five-year priorities which are set out in the Corporate Plan (iFuture) 2021-2026.
Ipswich remains one of the fastest growing local government areas in Australia. This places ongoing pressure on the delivery of community services. During the past five financial years, Council has maintained a financial management strategy which has it well placed to manage a growing city.
This strategy has included a focus on minimal FTE (full-time equivalents) growth, minimal increases in operational expenses and an appropriate borrowing program. Services have continued to be delivered and the capital program expanded while achieving these aims through improved processes and innovative service delivery mechanisms.
The below graphs outline revenue and expenses for the period from June 2015 through to June 2022 (excluding the Adjustment Period 2022).
Council's current expenses and revenue can be found here.