True annual cost of living in Cement Mills, QLD 4352
Living in a house in Cement Mills costs about $10,000 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Cement Mills sits 97.7 kilometres from Toowoomba CBD. Unit costs come in at $9,770, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,400 body corporate levy. At 97.7km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,076 more per year than public transport users.
Toowoomba Regional Council rate, standing in for Goondiwindi Regional Council
$1,444
Water & sewerage
Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27
$2,188
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 97.7km from Toowoomba CBD · 192 days
$4,268
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$2,100
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,400
Total annual running cost
$10,000
($833/month)
↓ 12% below Toowoomba Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.3/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 66% of Toowoomba Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,274/yr
5,591 kWh
Unit
$1,870/yr
4,193 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Cement Mills'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 Cement Mills
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Cement Mills
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Cement Mills to Toowoomba CBD?
Public transport saves Cement Mills residents $4,076 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,268 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Cement Mills?
Cement Mills falls under Goondiwindi Regional Council. We do not yet hold that council's published rates, so the figure on this page is Toowoomba Regional Council's minimum residential general rate, used as a stand-in. Treat it as an indication of the order of magnitude rather than what Cement Mills ratepayers are charged, and check Goondiwindi Regional Council's own schedule before relying on it.
What does it cost to run a unit in Cement Mills?
Running a unit in Cement Mills costs approximately $9,770 per year by car or $5,694 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,444, water and sewerage $2,188, estimated body corporate levy of $1,400, and contents insurance of $470. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Cement Mills close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Cement Mills. 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 Cement Mills?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Cement Mills 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: Toowoomba Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 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.