Living in a house in Dunwich costs about $13,012 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Dunwich sits 37.8 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $13,862, with the $2,400 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 37.8km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,776 more per year than public transport users.
About $250 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$13,862
Incl. body corporate
$1,155/month
About $267 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$850
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Redland City Council
$1,436
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Redland City Council Water & Sewerage
$2,308
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 37.8km from CBD · 192 days
$6,968
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire High
$2,300
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,400
Total annual running cost
$13,012
($1,084/month, $250/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below. Also excludes the state Emergency Management Levy on your rates notice, $127 a year here (levy class D, 2026-27).
↑ 7% above Redland City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.2/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 13% of Redland 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 Dunwich'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 Dunwich
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
One Mile Jetty, 656 m away, about an 8 minute walk. It is a ferry stop.
Supermarkets
1
Cafes
0
Parks
1
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. 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 Dunwich with another suburb
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Frequently asked questions about Dunwich
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Dunwich to the CBD?
Public transport saves Dunwich residents $6,776 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,968 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Dunwich?
Dunwich falls under Redland City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,436 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,436 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Dunwich?
Running a unit in Dunwich costs approximately $13,862 per year by car or $7,086 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,436, water and sewerage $2,308, estimated body corporate levy of $2,400, and contents insurance of $750. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Dunwich close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Dunwich is One Mile Jetty, a ferry stop about 656 m away, about an 8 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 shops and parks are in Dunwich?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Dunwich there is 1 supermarket, 0 cafes and 1 park. 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: Redland City Council 2026-27. Water: Redland City Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data last verified September 2026. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.