True annual cost of living in Condamine Plains, QLD 4352
Condamine Plains sits 66.3 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $11,009, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $11,119, with the $1,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 66.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $5,409 more per year than public transport users.
Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$11,009
Driving · per year
$917/month
Annual cost — unit
$11,119
Incl. body corporate
$927/month
House vs unit difference
+$110
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
$2,057
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 66.3km from CBD · 192 days
$5,601
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$2,000
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$11,009
($917/month)
↑ 20% above Toowoomba Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.6/10
Compare Condamine Plains with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Condamine Plains to the CBD?
Public transport saves Condamine Plains residents $5,409 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,601 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Condamine Plains?
Condamine Plains 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 Condamine Plains?
Running a unit in Condamine Plains costs approximately $11,119 per year by car or $5,710 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,351, water and sewerage $2,057, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $510. 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.