The table below shows the 2014-2015 revenue sources of Councils of Propeller participants.

 

Larger metro Councils are less reliant on grants and subsidies as a source of revenue with a larger percentage of revenue from rates and levies. Smaller rural Councils with vast road networks and small rates bases rely on grants and subsidies. Fees and charges income can be impacted by downturns in the building and development industries. Rates and levies are a more predictable and reliable sources of income for Councils. 

 

Some Councils generate revenue from the sale of services or land.  Only some of the Councils provide water and sewerage services. In 2010, south east Queensland Council waste and sewerage assets including bulk water (dams) were taken by the State Government including Noosa's. This caused a significant reduction in income with much smaller dividends from Council owned retail utilty providers with independent boards buying bulk water from the state.