Where does our money come from and how is it spent?

Overall, the total comprehensive income for 2021 for the consolidated statements shows a surplus of $22.8m ($55.4m in 2020).

2021 shows a $32.5m decrease in comprehensive income compared to last year. 2020 showed a $37.8m favourable revaluation outcome for infrastucture including roads, bridges and stormwater drainage, which was not present in 2021. Other changes in the 2021 period from 2020 include:

• $9.7m increase in capital and operating grants
• $1.4m decrease in other revenues
• $1.8m increase in overall expenditure

Council’s revenue, amounting to $75m, is broken down as follows:

Council’s expenses, amounting to $54.1m, are broken down as follows: