Binna Burra vs O'Reilly, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Binna Burra and O'Reilly are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, sitting 30 km and 28.6 km from Beaudesert CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $131 a year of each other to run, so running cost is a minor factor here. The decision comes down to schools, risk and lifestyle, all in the free report.
Over 10 years, O'Reilly costs about $1,500 less to run than Binna Burra. That's about $3 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Binna Burra | O'Reilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,552 | $6,421 | +$131 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,552 | $6,421 | +$131 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,800 | $1,600 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $12,128 | $11,997 | +$131 |
| Total (public transport) | $12,128 | $11,997 | +$131 |
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 | Binna Burra | O'Reilly | 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, Binna Burra vs O'Reilly (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Binna Burra and O'Reilly cost within $131 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $1,502, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $131 per year. Binna Burra is 30 km from Beaudesert CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $12,128 and $11,997 a year, so the $131 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
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 O'Reilly by $131 a year, $6,421 against $6,552.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,300 a year.
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.
The catchment state school scores 6.6 in O'Reilly against 5.3 in Binna Burra, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Binna Burra cumulative | O'Reilly cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,128 | $11,997 | $131 |
| Year 3 | $37,486 | $37,082 | $404 |
| Year 5 | $64,389 | $63,694 | $695 |
| Year 10 | $139,034 | $137,532 | $1,502 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Binna Burra or O'Reilly cheaper to live in?
O'Reilly is cheaper to run by car at $11,997 per year versus $12,128 for Binna Burra, a difference of $131 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Binna Burra and O'Reilly?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Binna Burra (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in O'Reilly (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Binna Burra and $1,900 in O'Reilly. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Binna Burra and O'Reilly?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,552 from Binna Burra and $6,421 from O'Reilly 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 Binna Burra and O'Reilly?
At 3% annual cost growth, Binna Burra costs a cumulative $139,034 and O'Reilly costs $137,532 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,502 in favour of O'Reilly. 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.