Hyde Park vs Mysterton: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Hyde Park and Mysterton are both Townsville City Council suburbs, sitting 2.9 km and 4 km from Townsville CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Hyde Park runs $352 a year cheaper than Mysterton, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,035.
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 | Hyde Park | Mysterton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,343 | $1,343 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,099 | $2,099 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $976 | $1,328 | -$352 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $4,200 | $4,200 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,800 | $2,000 | +$800 |
| Total (driving) | $8,618 | $8,970 | -$352 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,834 | $7,834 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Hyde Park | Mysterton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,373 | $2,373 | - |
| Unit | $1,945 | $1,945 | - |
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 — Hyde Park vs Mysterton (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Hyde Park costs $352 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,035 in favour of Hyde Park.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $352 per year. Mysterton is 4 km from Townsville CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,834 and $7,834 a year, so the $352 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,343 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $2,099 a year.
- Driving commute favours Hyde Park by $352 a year, $976 against $1,328.
- Building insurance is identical at $4,200 a year.
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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Hyde Park cumulative | Mysterton cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,618 | $8,970 | $352 |
| Year 3 | $26,637 | $27,725 | $1,088 |
| Year 5 | $45,754 | $47,623 | $1,869 |
| Year 10 | $98,796 | $102,831 | $4,035 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hyde Park or Mysterton cheaper to live in?
Hyde Park is cheaper to run by car at $8,618 per year versus $8,970 for Mysterton, a difference of $352 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Hyde Park and Mysterton?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,343 in Hyde Park (Townsville City Council) and $1,343 in Mysterton (Townsville City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,099 in Hyde Park and $2,099 in Mysterton. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Hyde Park and Mysterton?
Annual driving commute costs are $976 from Hyde Park and $1,328 from Mysterton to Townsville CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Hyde Park and $192 from Mysterton.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Hyde Park and Mysterton?
At 3% annual cost growth, Hyde Park costs a cumulative $98,796 and Mysterton costs $102,831 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,035 in favour of Hyde Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Hyde Park and Mysterton is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Townsville City Council and Townsville City Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.