True annual cost of living in Burpengary East, QLD 4505
Living in a house in Burpengary East costs about $13,192 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Burpengary East sits 36.6 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $13,449, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 36.6km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,747 more per year than public transport users.
Moreton Bay Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,309
Water & sewerage
Unitywater (Moreton Bay) 2026-27
$2,144
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 36.6km from CBD · 192 days
$6,939
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,100
Total annual running cost
$13,192
($1,099/month)
↑ 6% above Moreton Bay Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.3/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 27% 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 Burpengary East'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 Burpengary East
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Burpengary, 5,210 m away, about a 65 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
9
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 Burpengary East to the CBD?
Public transport saves Burpengary East residents $6,747 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,939 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Burpengary East?
Burpengary East 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 Burpengary East?
Running a unit in Burpengary East costs approximately $13,449 per year by car or $6,702 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,651, water and sewerage $2,144, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, and contents insurance of $615. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Burpengary East close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Burpengary East is Burpengary, a train stop about 5,210 m away, about a 65 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 shops and parks are in Burpengary East?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Burpengary East there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 9 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.