Living in a house in Dalby costs about $9,407 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Dalby sits 81.7 kilometres from Toowoomba CBD. Unit costs come in at $9,107, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 81.7km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,377 more per year than public transport users.
Western Downs Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,250
Water & sewerage
Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27, standing in
$2,188
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 81.7km from Toowoomba CBD · 192 days
$3,569
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$2,400
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$9,407
($784/month)
↓ 48% below Western Downs Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.6/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 74% of Western Downs Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,373/yr
5,933 kWh
Unit
$1,945/yr
4,450 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Dalby'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 Dalby
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Dalby, 3,098 m away, about a 39 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Dalby Health Services, 2,236 m away, about a 28 minute walk.
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.
Compare Dalby with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Frequently asked questions about Dalby
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Dalby to Toowoomba CBD?
Public transport saves Dalby residents $3,377 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,569 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Dalby?
Dalby falls under Western Downs Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,250 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,250 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges. Water and sewerage on this page is Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27's charge, standing in until this council's own schedule is loaded.
What does it cost to run a unit in Dalby?
Running a unit in Dalby costs approximately $9,107 per year by car or $5,730 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,250, water and sewerage $2,188, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $500. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Dalby close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Dalby is Dalby, a train stop about 3,098 m away, about a 39 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to Dalby?
The closest hospital to the centre of Dalby is Dalby Health Services, about 2,236 m away, about a 28 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Dalby?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Dalby 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.
Your report is opening in a new tab. Check your inbox if it doesn't appear within a minute.
Data sources: Council rates: Western Downs 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.