True annual cost of living in Bohle Plains, QLD 4817
Living in a house in Bohle Plains costs about $11,766 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Bohle Plains sits 15.3 kilometres from Townsville CBD. Unit costs come in at $10,316, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,900 body corporate levy. At 15.3km from Townsville CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $4,132. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
ATO 91c/km · 15.3km from Townsville CBD · 192 days
$4,324
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$4,000
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,900
Total annual running cost
$11,766
($981/month)
↓ 11% below Townsville City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.8/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 56% 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 Bohle Plains'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 Bohle Plains
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Kirwan Health Campus, 5,997 m away, about a 75 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Bohle Plains to Townsville CBD?
Public transport saves Bohle Plains residents $4,132 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,324 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Bohle Plains?
Bohle Plains 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 Bohle Plains?
Running a unit in Bohle Plains costs approximately $10,316 per year by car or $6,184 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,343, water and sewerage $2,099, estimated body corporate levy of $1,900, and contents insurance of $650. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Bohle Plains close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Bohle Plains. 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 is the closest hospital to Bohle Plains?
The closest hospital to the centre of Bohle Plains is Kirwan Health Campus, about 5,997 m away, about a 75 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Bohle Plains?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Bohle Plains 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: 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.