True annual cost of living in Gordonvale, QLD 4865
Gordonvale sits 18.4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $10,668, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $7,188, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 18.4km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $1,362. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Annual cost — house
$10,668
Driving · per year
$889/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$7,188
Incl. body corporate
$599/month
House vs unit difference
−$3,480
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Cairns Regional Council 2025-26
$1,121
Water & sewerage
Cairns Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$1,793
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 18.4km from CBD · 192 days
$1,554
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$6,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$10,668
($889/month)
↓ 24% below Cairns Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.9/10
Compare Gordonvale with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Gordonvale to the CBD?
Public transport saves Gordonvale residents $1,362 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,554 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Gordonvale?
Gordonvale falls under Cairns Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,121 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,121 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Gordonvale?
Running a unit in Gordonvale costs approximately $7,188 per year by car or $5,826 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,121, water and sewerage $1,793, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Cairns Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Cairns Regional 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.