Living in a house in Boonah costs about $11,724 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Boonah sits 29.4 kilometres from Beaudesert CBD. Unit costs reach $11,974, with the $1,500 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. The commute is costed by car to Beaudesert, at $6,498 a year, because no daily public transport commute is assumed here.
About $225 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$11,974
Incl. body corporate
$998/month
About $230 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$250
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Scenic Rim Regional Council
$1,376
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Queensland Urban Utilities
$1,900
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 29.4km from Beaudesert CBD · 192 days
$6,498
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire High
$1,950
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$11,724
($977/month, $225/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below. Also excludes the state Emergency Management Levy on your rates notice, $127 a year here (levy class D, 2026-27).
Near Scenic Rim Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.8/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 40% of Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,135/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,776/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Boonah'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 Boonah
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Boonah Hospital, 1,356 m away, about a 17 minute walk.
Supermarkets
1
Cafes
2
Parks
7
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Boonah to Beaudesert CBD?
Public transport options are limited in Boonah; driving is the practical commute at $6,498 per year.
What are the council rates in Boonah?
Boonah falls under Scenic Rim Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,376 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,376 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Boonah?
Running a unit in Boonah costs approximately $11,974 per year by car or $11,974 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,376, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Boonah close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Boonah. 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 Boonah?
The closest hospital to the centre of Boonah is Boonah Hospital, about 1,356 m away, about a 17 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 Boonah?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Boonah there is 1 supermarket, 2 cafes and 7 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: Scenic Rim Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 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.