Charlton sits 10.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $6,129, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $7,609, with the $2,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $729 per year at this distance.
Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$6,129
Driving · per year
$511/month
Annual cost — unit
$7,609
Incl. body corporate
$634/month
House vs unit difference
+$1,480
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Toowoomba Regional Council 2025-26
$1,351
Water & sewerage
Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Charlton to the CBD?
Public transport saves Charlton residents $729 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $921 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Charlton?
Charlton falls under Toowoomba Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,351 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,351 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Charlton?
Running a unit in Charlton costs approximately $7,609 per year by car or $6,880 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,351, water and sewerage $2,057, estimated body corporate levy of $2,800, and contents insurance of $480. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Toowoomba Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA NAPLAN 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated July 2025. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.