Living in a house in Bunya costs about $10,344 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Bunya sits 13.8 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $10,866, with the $2,400 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,799 per year at this distance.
Moreton Bay Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,309
Water & sewerage
Unitywater (Moreton Bay) 2026-27
$2,144
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 13.8km from CBD · 192 days
$3,991
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,400
Total annual running cost
$10,344
($862/month)
↓ 17% below Moreton Bay Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.3/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 95% of Moreton Bay 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 Bunya'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 Bunya
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Ferny Grove, 3,622 m away, about a 45 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
North West Private Hospital, 5,618 m away, about a 70 minute walk.
Supermarkets
1
Cafes
0
Parks
16
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 Bunya to the CBD?
Public transport saves Bunya residents $3,799 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,991 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Bunya?
Bunya falls under Moreton Bay Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,309 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,651 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Bunya?
Running a unit in Bunya costs approximately $10,866 per year by car or $7,067 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,651, water and sewerage $2,144, estimated body corporate levy of $2,400, and contents insurance of $680. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Bunya close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Bunya is Ferny Grove, a train stop about 3,622 m away, about a 45 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to Bunya?
The closest hospital to the centre of Bunya is North West Private Hospital, about 5,618 m away, about a 70 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 Bunya?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Bunya there is 1 supermarket, 0 cafes and 16 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: Moreton Bay Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Unitywater (Moreton Bay) 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.