Canungra vs Ferny Glen, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Canungra and Ferny Glen are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, sitting 15.4 km and 18.9 km from Beaudesert CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Canungra runs $549 a year cheaper than Ferny Glen, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $6,294.
Over 10 years, Canungra costs about $6,300 less to run than Ferny Glen. That's about $12 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Canungra | Ferny Glen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $4,345 | $5,044 | -$699 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $4,345 | $5,044 | -$699 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,350 | $2,200 | +$150 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,600 | $1,400 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $9,971 | $10,520 | -$549 |
| Total (public transport) | $9,971 | $10,520 | -$549 |
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 | Canungra | Ferny Glen | 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, Canungra vs Ferny Glen (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Canungra costs $549 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $6,294 in favour of Canungra.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $699 per year. Ferny Glen is 18.9 km from Beaudesert CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $549 per year, $9,971 from Canungra versus $10,520 from Ferny Glen.
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 Canungra by $699 a year, $4,345 against $5,044.
- Building insurance favours Ferny Glen by $150 a year, $2,200 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 | Canungra cumulative | Ferny Glen cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,971 | $10,520 | $549 |
| Year 3 | $30,819 | $32,516 | $1,697 |
| Year 5 | $52,937 | $55,852 | $2,915 |
| Year 10 | $114,306 | $120,600 | $6,294 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Canungra or Ferny Glen cheaper to live in?
Canungra is cheaper to run by car at $9,971 per year versus $10,520 for Ferny Glen, a difference of $549 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Canungra and Ferny Glen?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Canungra (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in Ferny Glen (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Canungra and $1,900 in Ferny Glen. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Canungra and Ferny Glen?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,345 from Canungra and $5,044 from Ferny Glen 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 Canungra and Ferny Glen?
At 3% annual cost growth, Canungra costs a cumulative $114,306 and Ferny Glen costs $120,600 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $6,294 in favour of Canungra. 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.