Condamine Farms vs The Pines, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Condamine Farms and The Pines are both Toowoomba Regional Council suburbs, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $100 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 the gap between these two is about $1,100, about $2 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Condamine Farms | The Pines | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,444 | $1,444 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $2,188 | $2,188 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $18,200 | $18,200 | - |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $18,200 | $18,200 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,150 | $2,250 | -$100 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,600 | $1,400 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $23,982 | $24,082 | -$100 |
| Total (public transport) | $23,982 | $24,082 | -$100 |
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 | Condamine Farms | The Pines | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,274 | $2,274 | - |
| Unit | $1,870 | $1,870 | - |
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, Condamine Farms vs The Pines (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Condamine Farms and The Pines differ by $100 a year by car, but $100 of that is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On the sourced costs, council rates, water and the commute, the gap is $0, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $100 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $23,982 and $24,082 a year, so the $100 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,444 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $2,188 a year.
- Driving commute is identical at $18,200 a year.
- Building insurance favours Condamine Farms by $100 a year, $2,150 against $2,250.
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 the insurance band.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Condamine Farms cumulative | The Pines cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $23,982 | $24,082 | $100 |
| Year 3 | $74,126 | $74,435 | $309 |
| Year 5 | $127,324 | $127,855 | $531 |
| Year 10 | $274,927 | $276,073 | $1,146 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Condamine Farms or The Pines cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Condamine Farms runs $23,982 a year by car and The Pines $24,082, but most of the $100 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $0. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Condamine Farms and The Pines?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,444 in Condamine Farms (Toowoomba Regional Council) and $1,444 in The Pines (Toowoomba Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,188 in Condamine Farms and $2,188 in The Pines. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Condamine Farms and The Pines?
Condamine Farms carries a flat regional driving allowance of $18,200, about 20,000 km of household driving a year, because it is more than 100 km from Toowoomba CBD. The Pines carries a flat regional driving allowance of $18,200, about 20,000 km of household driving a year, because it is more than 100 km from Toowoomba CBD. No daily public transport commute is assumed from either suburb, so both are costed by car.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Condamine Farms and The Pines?
At 3% annual cost growth, Condamine Farms costs a cumulative $274,927 and The Pines costs $276,073 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,146 in favour of Condamine Farms. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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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 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.