Dunwich sits 37.8 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $18,845, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $18,795, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,400 body corporate levy. At 37.8km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $11,688 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$18,845
Driving · per year
$1,570/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$18,795
Incl. body corporate
$1,566/month
House vs unit difference
−$50
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Redland City Council 2025-26
$1,728
Water & sewerage
Redland City Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$2,037
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 37.8km from CBD · 192 days
$11,880
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$3,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,400
Total annual running cost
$18,845
($1,570/month)
Near Redland City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.6/10
Compare Dunwich with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Dunwich to the CBD?
Public transport saves Dunwich residents $11,688 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $11,880 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 residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,728 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,728 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 $18,795 per year by car or $7,107 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,728, water and sewerage $2,037, 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.
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Data sources: Council rates: Redland City Council 2025-26. Water: Redland 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.