True annual cost of living in Bluewater Park, QLD 4818
Living in a house in Bluewater Park costs about $14,423 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Bluewater Park sits 33.1 kilometres from Townsville CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,583, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,700 body corporate levy. At 33.1km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,589 more per year than public transport users.
ATO 91c/km · 33.1km from Townsville CBD · 192 days
$6,781
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$4,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,700
Total annual running cost
$14,423
($1,202/month)
↑ 10% above Townsville City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.1/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 22% of Townsville City Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,373/yr
5,933 kWh
Unit
$1,945/yr
4,450 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Bluewater Park'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 Bluewater Park
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
1
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. 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.
Compare Bluewater Park with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Frequently asked questions about Bluewater Park
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Bluewater Park to Townsville CBD?
Public transport saves Bluewater Park residents $6,589 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,781 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Bluewater Park?
Bluewater Park falls under Townsville City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,343 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,343 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Bluewater Park?
Running a unit in Bluewater Park costs approximately $12,583 per year by car or $5,994 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,343, water and sewerage $2,099, estimated body corporate levy of $1,700, and contents insurance of $660. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Bluewater Park close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Bluewater Park. 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 Bluewater Park?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Bluewater Park there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 1 park. 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: Townsville City Council 2026-27. Water: Townsville City Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.