Templin 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
Templin and Teviotville are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, sitting 33.8 km and 31 km from Beaudesert CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $86 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 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 | Templin | Teviotville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,821 | $6,635 | +$186 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,300 | $3,400 | -$100 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $13,397 | $13,311 | +$86 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,768 | $6,868 | -$100 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Templin | 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 — Templin vs Teviotville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Templin and Teviotville cost within $86 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $986, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $186 per year. Templin is 33.8 km from Beaudesert CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $6,768 and $6,868 a year, so the $86 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
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 Teviotville by $186 a year, $6,635 against $6,821.
- Building insurance favours Templin by $100 a year, $3,300 against $3,400.
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.
The catchment state school scores 6.4 in Templin against 5.4 in Teviotville, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Templin cumulative | Teviotville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,397 | $13,311 | $86 |
| Year 3 | $41,409 | $41,143 | $266 |
| Year 5 | $71,126 | $70,670 | $456 |
| Year 10 | $153,582 | $152,596 | $986 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Templin or Teviotville cheaper to live in?
Teviotville is cheaper to run by car at $13,311 per year versus $13,397 for Templin, a difference of $86 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Templin and Teviotville?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Templin (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in Teviotville (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Templin 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 Templin and Teviotville?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,821 from Templin and $6,635 from Teviotville to Beaudesert CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Templin and $192 from Teviotville.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Templin and Teviotville?
At 3% annual cost growth, Templin costs a cumulative $153,582 and Teviotville costs $152,596 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $986 in favour of Teviotville. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Templin and Teviotville is best to actually live in?
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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 AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.