True annual cost of living in Blackbutt North, QLD 4314
Living in a house in Blackbutt North costs about $23,446 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Blackbutt North sits more than 100 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $23,679, with the $1,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Driving is costed as a flat regional allowance of $18,200, about 20,000km of household driving a year, because a daily CBD commute is not realistic from here.
About $451 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$23,679
Incl. body corporate
$1,973/month
About $455 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$233
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Official, 2026-27 South Burnett Regional Council
$1,189
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 South Burnett Regional Council
$2,157
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 Regional driving allowance · ATO 91c/km · 20,000km a year
$18,200
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire Low
$1,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$23,446
($1,954/month, $451/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below. Also excludes the state Emergency Management Levy on your rates notice, $127 a year here (levy class E, 2026-27).
Near South Burnett Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.1/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 6% of South Burnett Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,140/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,770/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Blackbutt North's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Blackbutt North
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Blackbutt North is more than 100 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, so a daily commute is not assumed. Driving is costed as a flat regional allowance of $18,200 a year, about 20,000km of household driving at the ATO rate of 91c/km. Add your own workplace in the free report to cost the real drive.
What are the council rates in Blackbutt North?
Blackbutt North falls under South Burnett Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,189 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,242 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Blackbutt North?
Running a unit in Blackbutt North costs approximately $23,679 per year by car or $23,679 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,242, water and sewerage $2,157, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $480. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Blackbutt North close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Blackbutt North. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What shops and parks are in Blackbutt North?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Blackbutt North there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: South Burnett Regional Council 2026-27. Water: South Burnett Regional Council 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data last verified September 2026. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.