Living in a house in Calvert costs about $11,838 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Calvert sits 55.5 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,268, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 55.5km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $5,748 more per year than public transport users.
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.7/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 78% of Ipswich City 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 Calvert'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 Calvert
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
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 Calvert to the CBD?
Public transport saves Calvert residents $5,748 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,940 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Calvert?
Calvert falls under Ipswich City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,298 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,298 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Calvert?
Running a unit in Calvert costs approximately $11,268 per year by car or $5,520 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,298, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $630. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Calvert close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Calvert. 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 shops and parks are in Calvert?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Calvert there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 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: Ipswich City 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.