East Toowoomba vs Rangeville, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
East Toowoomba and Rangeville are both Toowoomba Regional Council suburbs, sitting 1.8 km and 4.5 km from Toowoomba CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
East Toowoomba runs $1,119 a year cheaper than Rangeville, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $12,829.
Over 10 years, East Toowoomba costs about $12,800 less to run than Rangeville. That's about $25 a week.
Get the free report: 10-year costs, flood & fire risk, crime, schools and overall verdict → Personalise this comparison with your own commute, home type and loan →East Toowoomba
Rangeville
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | East Toowoomba | Rangeville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,444 | $1,444 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $2,188 | $2,188 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $615 | $1,484 | -$869 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,650 | $1,900 | -$250 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,200 | $2,200 | - |
| Total (driving) | $5,897 | $7,016 | -$1,119 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,474 | $5,724 | -$250 |
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 | East Toowoomba | Rangeville | 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, East Toowoomba vs Rangeville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
East Toowoomba costs $1,119 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $12,829 in favour of East Toowoomba.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $869 per year. Rangeville is 4.5 km from Toowoomba CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $250 per year, $5,474 from East Toowoomba versus $5,724 from Rangeville.
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 favours East Toowoomba by $869 a year, $615 against $1,484.
- Building insurance favours East Toowoomba by $250 a year, $1,650 against $1,900.
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.
Fire risk is rated medium in Rangeville against low in East Toowoomba, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | East Toowoomba cumulative | Rangeville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,897 | $7,016 | $1,119 |
| Year 3 | $18,227 | $21,686 | $3,459 |
| Year 5 | $31,308 | $37,249 | $5,941 |
| Year 10 | $67,602 | $80,431 | $12,829 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is East Toowoomba or Rangeville cheaper to live in?
East Toowoomba is cheaper to run by car at $5,897 per year versus $7,016 for Rangeville, a difference of $1,119 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in East Toowoomba and Rangeville?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,444 in East Toowoomba (Toowoomba Regional Council) and $1,444 in Rangeville (Toowoomba Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,188 in East Toowoomba 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 East Toowoomba and Rangeville?
Annual driving commute costs are $615 from East Toowoomba and $1,484 from Rangeville to Toowoomba CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from East Toowoomba and $192 from Rangeville.
What is the 10-year cost difference between East Toowoomba and Rangeville?
At 3% annual cost growth, East Toowoomba costs a cumulative $67,602 and Rangeville costs $80,431 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $12,829 in favour of East Toowoomba. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of East Toowoomba and Rangeville suits you better?
You've got the costs. Get the free personalised report for the rest: a clear verdict on which suburb wins, the full flood, fire and crime risk profile, nearest schools, estimated electricity cost by number of occupants, and your own loan or rent stress-tested over 10 years. No spam.
Related comparisons
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.