Cungulla sits 34.6 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $10,943, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $8,443, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 34.6km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $2,731 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$10,943
Driving · per year
$912/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$8,443
Incl. body corporate
$704/month
House vs unit difference
−$2,500
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Townsville City Council 2025-26
$1,253
Water & sewerage
Townsville City Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$1,967
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 34.6km from CBD · 192 days
$2,923
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$4,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$10,943
($912/month)
↑ 13% above Townsville City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.1/10
Compare Cungulla with another suburb
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Cungulla to the CBD?
Public transport saves Cungulla residents $2,731 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,923 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Cungulla?
Cungulla falls under Townsville City Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,253 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,253 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Cungulla?
Running a unit in Cungulla costs approximately $8,443 per year by car or $5,712 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,253, water and sewerage $1,967, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Townsville City Council 2025-26. Water: Townsville City 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.