Biddaddaba vs Canungra, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Biddaddaba and Canungra are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, sitting 12 km and 15.4 km from Beaudesert CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Biddaddaba runs $980 a year cheaper than Canungra, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $11,234.
Over 10 years, Biddaddaba costs about $11,200 less to run than Canungra. That's about $22 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Biddaddaba | Canungra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,565 | $4,345 | -$780 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,565 | $4,345 | -$780 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,150 | $2,350 | -$200 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,800 | $1,600 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $8,991 | $9,971 | -$980 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,991 | $9,971 | -$980 |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Biddaddaba | Canungra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,135 | $2,135 | - |
| Unit | $1,776 | $1,776 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for each suburb's electricity network, including supply charge (AER Default Market Offer caps, or the QCA price in regional Queensland; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown, Biddaddaba vs Canungra (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Biddaddaba costs $980 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $11,234 in favour of Biddaddaba.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $780 per year. Canungra is 15.4 km from Beaudesert CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $980 per year, $8,991 from Biddaddaba versus $9,971 from Canungra.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,376 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,900 a year.
- Driving commute favours Biddaddaba by $780 a year, $3,565 against $4,345.
- Building insurance favours Biddaddaba by $200 a year, $2,150 against $2,350.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is commute distance and the insurance band.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Biddaddaba cumulative | Canungra cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,991 | $9,971 | $980 |
| Year 3 | $27,790 | $30,819 | $3,029 |
| Year 5 | $47,734 | $52,937 | $5,203 |
| Year 10 | $103,072 | $114,306 | $11,234 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Biddaddaba or Canungra cheaper to live in?
Biddaddaba is cheaper to run by car at $8,991 per year versus $9,971 for Canungra, a difference of $980 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Biddaddaba and Canungra?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Biddaddaba (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in Canungra (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Biddaddaba and $1,900 in Canungra. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Biddaddaba and Canungra?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,565 from Biddaddaba and $4,345 from Canungra to Beaudesert CBD (ATO 91c/km). No daily public transport commute is assumed from either suburb, so both are costed by car.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Biddaddaba and Canungra?
At 3% annual cost growth, Biddaddaba costs a cumulative $103,072 and Canungra costs $114,306 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $11,234 in favour of Biddaddaba. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Scenic Rim Regional Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.