Centenary Heights vs Rangeville: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Centenary Heights and Rangeville are both Toowoomba Regional Council suburbs, sitting 3.2 km and 4.5 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Centenary Heights runs $797 a year cheaper than Rangeville, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $9,136.
Over 10 years, Centenary Heights costs about $9,100 less to run than Rangeville — the same as paying $9,100 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Centenary Heights | Rangeville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,444 | $1,444 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,188 | $2,188 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,038 | $1,435 | -$397 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,900 | $2,300 | -$400 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,200 | $2,200 | - |
| Total (driving) | $6,570 | $7,367 | -$797 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,724 | $6,124 | -$400 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Centenary Heights | Rangeville | 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 — Centenary Heights vs Rangeville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Centenary Heights costs $797 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $9,136 in favour of Centenary Heights.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $400 per year.
On public transport the gap is $400 per year, $5,724 from Centenary Heights versus $6,124 from Rangeville.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Centenary Heights cumulative | Rangeville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,570 | $7,367 | $797 |
| Year 3 | $20,307 | $22,771 | $2,464 |
| Year 5 | $34,881 | $39,112 | $4,231 |
| Year 10 | $75,318 | $84,454 | $9,136 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Centenary Heights or Rangeville cheaper to live in?
Centenary Heights is cheaper to run by car at $6,570 per year versus $7,367 for Rangeville, a difference of $797 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Centenary Heights and Rangeville?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,444 in Centenary Heights (Toowoomba Regional Council) and $1,444 in Rangeville (Toowoomba Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,188 in Centenary Heights and $2,188 in Rangeville. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Centenary Heights and Rangeville?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,038 from Centenary Heights and $1,435 from Rangeville to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Centenary Heights and $192 from Rangeville.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Centenary Heights and Rangeville?
At 3% annual cost growth, Centenary Heights costs a cumulative $75,318 and Rangeville costs $84,454 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $9,136 in favour of Centenary Heights. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Centenary Heights and Rangeville 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.