Living in a house in Boonah costs about $12,574 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Boonah sits 29.4 kilometres from Beaudesert CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,974, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 29.4km from Beaudesert CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $6,306. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Scenic Rim Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,376
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 29.4km from Beaudesert CBD · 192 days
$6,498
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$12,574
($1,048/month)
Near Scenic Rim Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.6/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 55% 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 2026-08-07. 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 Boonah to Beaudesert CBD?
Public transport saves Boonah residents $6,306 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,498 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
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 $5,668 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: 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.