Roadvale vs Teviotville, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Roadvale and Teviotville are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, sitting 28.8 km and 31 km from Beaudesert CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Roadvale runs $644 a year cheaper than Teviotville, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $7,383.
Over 10 years the gap between these two is about $7,400, about $14 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Roadvale | Teviotville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,441 | $6,635 | -$194 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,441 | $6,635 | -$194 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,900 | $2,350 | -$450 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,300 | $1,500 | -$200 |
| Total (driving) | $11,617 | $12,261 | -$644 |
| Total (public transport) | $11,617 | $12,261 | -$644 |
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 | Roadvale | Teviotville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,135 | $2,135 | - |
| Unit | $1,776 | $1,776 | - |
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, Roadvale vs Teviotville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Roadvale and Teviotville differ by $644 a year by car, but $450 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 $194, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $450 per year.
On public transport the gap is $644 per year, $11,617 from Roadvale versus $12,261 from Teviotville.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,376 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,900 a year.
- Driving commute favours Roadvale by $194 a year, $6,441 against $6,635.
- Building insurance favours Roadvale by $450 a year, $1,900 against $2,350.
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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Roadvale cumulative | Teviotville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,617 | $12,261 | $644 |
| Year 3 | $35,907 | $37,898 | $1,991 |
| Year 5 | $61,676 | $65,095 | $3,419 |
| Year 10 | $133,176 | $140,559 | $7,383 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Roadvale or Teviotville cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Roadvale runs $11,617 a year by car and Teviotville $12,261, but most of the $644 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $194. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Roadvale and Teviotville?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Roadvale (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in Teviotville (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Roadvale and $1,900 in Teviotville. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Roadvale and Teviotville?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,441 from Roadvale and $6,635 from Teviotville to Beaudesert CBD (ATO 91c/km). No daily public transport commute is assumed from either suburb, so both are costed by car.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Roadvale and Teviotville?
At 3% annual cost growth, Roadvale costs a cumulative $133,176 and Teviotville costs $140,559 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $7,383 in favour of Roadvale. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Scenic Rim Regional Council and Scenic Rim 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.