Living in a house in Epsom costs about $13,846 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Epsom sits 54.0 kilometres from Mackay CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,958, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 54.0km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $5,940 more per year than public transport users.
Mackay Regional Council rate, standing in for Isaac Regional Council
$1,466
Water & sewerage
Mackay Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27
$2,048
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 54.0km from Mackay CBD · 192 days
$6,132
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$4,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$13,846
($1,154/month)
↑ 7% above Mackay Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.7/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 39% of Mackay Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,140/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,770/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Epsom'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 Epsom
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
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 Epsom with another suburb
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Frequently asked questions about Epsom
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Epsom to Mackay CBD?
Public transport saves Epsom residents $5,940 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,132 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Epsom?
Epsom falls under Isaac Regional Council. We do not yet hold that council's published rates, so the figure on this page is Mackay Regional Council's minimum residential general rate, used as a stand-in. Treat it as an indication of the order of magnitude rather than what Epsom ratepayers are charged, and check Isaac Regional Council's own schedule before relying on it.
What does it cost to run a unit in Epsom?
Running a unit in Epsom costs approximately $11,958 per year by car or $6,018 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,528, water and sewerage $2,048, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $650. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Epsom close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Epsom. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What shops and parks are in Epsom?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Epsom 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.
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Data sources: Council rates: Mackay Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Mackay 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.