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True annual cost of living in Dinmore, QLD 4303

Living in a house in Dinmore costs about $11,926 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Dinmore sits 23.7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,676, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 23.7km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $5,636. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

Last updated July 2026 · Ipswich City Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Cheaper to run than 77% of Ipswich City Council suburbs, about 5% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $5,828, roughly 49% of the annual total.
Bushfire risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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House annual cost
$11,926
Driving · per year
$994/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$11,676
Incl. body corporate
$973/month
House vs unit difference
−$250
Unit is cheaper per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Ipswich City Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,298
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 23.7km from CBD · 192 days
$5,828
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Total annual running cost
$11,926
($994/month)
↓ 5% below Ipswich City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 5.2/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 77% of Ipswich City Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).

Estimated electricity cost

typical 2-person household
House
$2,135/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,776/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Dinmore'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 Dinmore

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Dinmore, 116 m away, about a minute on foot. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
23
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 Dinmore

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Dinmore to the CBD?

Public transport saves Dinmore residents $5,636 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,828 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.

What are the council rates in Dinmore?

Dinmore falls under Ipswich City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,298 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,298 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in Dinmore?

Running a unit in Dinmore costs approximately $11,676 per year by car or $6,040 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,298, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $650. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Dinmore close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Dinmore is Dinmore, a train stop about 116 m away, about a minute on foot. 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 shops and parks are in Dinmore?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Dinmore there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 23 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: Ipswich City Council 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 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.