Peeramon vs Yungaburra: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Peeramon and Yungaburra are both Tablelands Regional Council suburbs, sitting 47.6 km and 43.4 km from Cairns CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Peeramon runs $803 a year cheaper than Yungaburra, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $9,206.
Over 10 years, Peeramon costs about $9,200 less to run than Yungaburra — the same as paying $9,200 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Peeramon | Yungaburra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,189 | $1,189 | - |
| Water & sewerage stand-in | $1,765 | $1,765 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,736 | $6,939 | -$203 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $6,200 | $6,800 | -$600 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,600 | -$100 |
| Total (driving) | $15,890 | $16,693 | -$803 |
| Total (public transport) | $9,346 | $9,946 | -$600 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Peeramon's water charge is Cairns Regional Council Water & Sewerage's, standing in until its own council's schedule is loaded. Yungaburra's water charge is Cairns Regional Council Water & Sewerage's, standing in until its own council's schedule is loaded. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Peeramon | Yungaburra | 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.
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Annual cost breakdown — Peeramon vs Yungaburra (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Peeramon costs $803 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $9,206 in favour of Peeramon.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $600 per year.
On public transport the gap is $600 per year, $9,346 from Peeramon versus $9,946 from Yungaburra.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,189 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,765 a year.
- Driving commute favours Peeramon by $203 a year, $6,736 against $6,939.
- Building insurance favours Peeramon by $600 a year, $6,200 against $6,800.
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 Yungaburra against low in Peeramon, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Peeramon cumulative | Yungaburra cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $15,890 | $16,693 | $803 |
| Year 3 | $49,114 | $51,596 | $2,482 |
| Year 5 | $84,362 | $88,625 | $4,263 |
| Year 10 | $182,161 | $191,367 | $9,206 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peeramon or Yungaburra cheaper to live in?
Peeramon is cheaper to run by car at $15,890 per year versus $16,693 for Yungaburra, a difference of $803 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Peeramon and Yungaburra?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,189 in Peeramon (Tablelands Regional Council) and $1,189 in Yungaburra (Tablelands Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,765 in Peeramon and $1,765 in Yungaburra. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Peeramon and Yungaburra?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,736 from Peeramon and $6,939 from Yungaburra to Cairns CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Peeramon and $192 from Yungaburra.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Peeramon and Yungaburra?
At 3% annual cost growth, Peeramon costs a cumulative $182,161 and Yungaburra costs $191,367 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $9,206 in favour of Peeramon. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Tablelands Regional Council and Tablelands Regional 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.