Boodua vs Yalangur: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Boodua and Yalangur are both Toowoomba Regional Council suburbs, sitting 23.6 km and 20.5 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Yalangur runs $320 a year cheaper than Boodua, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $3,669.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Boodua | Yalangur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,444 | $1,444 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,188 | $2,188 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,622 | $5,152 | +$470 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $2,000 | -$150 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,400 | $1,500 | -$100 |
| Total (driving) | $11,104 | $10,784 | +$320 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,674 | $5,824 | -$150 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Boodua | Yalangur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,115 | $2,115 | - |
| Unit | $1,696 | $1,696 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Boodua vs Yalangur (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Yalangur costs $320 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $3,669 in favour of Yalangur.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $470 per year. Boodua is 23.6 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $5,674 and $5,824 a year, so the $320 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Boodua cumulative | Yalangur cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,104 | $10,784 | $320 |
| Year 3 | $34,321 | $33,332 | $989 |
| Year 5 | $58,953 | $57,254 | $1,699 |
| Year 10 | $127,295 | $123,626 | $3,669 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boodua or Yalangur cheaper to live in?
Yalangur is cheaper to run by car at $10,784 per year versus $11,104 for Boodua, a difference of $320 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Boodua and Yalangur?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,444 in Boodua (Toowoomba Regional Council) and $1,444 in Yalangur (Toowoomba Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,188 in Boodua and $2,188 in Yalangur. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Boodua and Yalangur?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,622 from Boodua and $5,152 from Yalangur to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Boodua and $192 from Yalangur.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Boodua and Yalangur?
At 3% annual cost growth, Boodua costs a cumulative $127,295 and Yalangur costs $123,626 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $3,669 in favour of Yalangur. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Boodua and Yalangur is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Toowoomba Regional Council and Toowoomba Regional Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.