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True annual cost of living in Goodna, QLD 4300

Living in a house in Goodna costs about $14,009 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Goodna sits 20.4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,529, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,200 body corporate levy. At 20.4km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $5,119. 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

Costs 11% more to run than the Ipswich City Council average, cheaper than only 5% of suburbs in the region.
Home insurance is the biggest expense at $5,500, roughly 39% of the annual total.
Flood and bushfire risk are rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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House annual cost
$14,009
Driving · per year
$1,167/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$11,529
Incl. body corporate
$961/month
House vs unit difference
−$2,480
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 · 20.4km from CBD · 192 days
$5,311
Home insurance
Estimated · flood High · fire High
$5,500
Total annual running cost
$14,009
($1,167/month)
↑ 11% above Ipswich City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○ 2.0/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 5% 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 Goodna'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 Goodna

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Goodna, 860 m away, about an 11 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
The Park Centre for Mental Health, 2,091 m away, about a 26 minute walk.
Supermarkets
2
Cafes
3
Parks
33
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 Goodna

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

Public transport saves Goodna residents $5,119 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,311 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.

What are the council rates in Goodna?

Goodna 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 Goodna?

Running a unit in Goodna costs approximately $11,529 per year by car or $6,410 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,298, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $820. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Goodna close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Goodna is Goodna, a train stop about 860 m away, about an 11 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 Goodna?

The closest hospital to the centre of Goodna is The Park Centre for Mental Health, about 2,091 m away, about a 26 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 Goodna?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Goodna there are 2 supermarkets, 3 cafes and 33 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.