Biddaddaba vs Tabragalba, 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 Tabragalba are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, sitting 12 km and 7.5 km from Beaudesert CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Tabragalba runs $1,240 a year cheaper than Biddaddaba, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $14,215.
Over 10 years, Tabragalba costs about $14,200 less to run than Biddaddaba. That's about $27 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Biddaddaba | Tabragalba | 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 | $2,375 | +$1,190 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,565 | $2,375 | +$1,190 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,150 | $2,100 | +$50 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,800 | $1,400 | +$400 |
| Total (driving) | $8,991 | $7,751 | +$1,240 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,991 | $7,751 | +$1,240 |
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 | Tabragalba | 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.
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Annual cost breakdown, Biddaddaba vs Tabragalba (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Tabragalba costs $1,240 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $14,215 in favour of Tabragalba.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $1,190 per year. Biddaddaba is 12 km from Beaudesert CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $1,240 per year, $8,991 from Biddaddaba versus $7,751 from Tabragalba.
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 Tabragalba by $1,190 a year, $2,375 against $3,565.
- Building insurance favours Tabragalba by $50 a year, $2,100 against $2,150.
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.
The catchment state school scores 6.3 in Biddaddaba against 3.9 in Tabragalba, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Biddaddaba cumulative | Tabragalba cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,991 | $7,751 | $1,240 |
| Year 3 | $27,790 | $23,958 | $3,832 |
| Year 5 | $47,734 | $41,151 | $6,583 |
| Year 10 | $103,072 | $88,857 | $14,215 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Biddaddaba or Tabragalba cheaper to live in?
Tabragalba is cheaper to run by car at $7,751 per year versus $8,991 for Biddaddaba, a difference of $1,240 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Biddaddaba and Tabragalba?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Biddaddaba (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in Tabragalba (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Biddaddaba and $1,900 in Tabragalba. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Biddaddaba and Tabragalba?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,565 from Biddaddaba and $2,375 from Tabragalba 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 Tabragalba?
At 3% annual cost growth, Biddaddaba costs a cumulative $103,072 and Tabragalba costs $88,857 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $14,215 in favour of Tabragalba. 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.