Complex sentence: The bathing boxes may only be purchased by residents paying local council rates, and as of 2008 were selling for prices in the range of AU $200,000, with annual council rates of around AU $500, despite their lack of amenities.
Split into simpler sentences: The bathing boxes may only be purchased by residents paying local council rates, and as of 2008 were selling for prices in the range of AU $200,000. Annual council rates on the boxes are around AU $500, despite their lack of amenities.