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True annual cost of living in Caboonbah, QLD 4312

Living in a house in Caboonbah costs about $9,078 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Caboonbah sits 12.2 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,828, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,302 per year at this distance.

Last updated July 2026 · Somerset Regional Council rates 2026-27, ATO 88c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights
Cheaper to run than 90% of Somerset Regional Council suburbs, about 22% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $3,494, roughly 38% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,302 a year.
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House annual cost
$9,078
Driving · per year
$757/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$8,828
Incl. body corporate
$736/month
House vs unit difference
−$250
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Somerset Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,284
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 12.2km from CBD · 192 days
$3,494
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Medium
$2,400
Total annual running cost
$9,078
($757/month)
↓ 22% below Somerset Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○ 7.4/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 90% of Somerset Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$1,976/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,591/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Caboonbah's climate zone at 2025 rates. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Caboonbah to the CBD?
Public transport saves Caboonbah residents $3,302 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,494 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Caboonbah?
Caboonbah falls under Somerset Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,284 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,284 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Caboonbah?
Running a unit in Caboonbah costs approximately $8,828 per year by car or $5,526 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,284, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $550. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Somerset Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/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.