Living in a house in Gore costs about $9,939 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Gore sits 96.3 kilometres from Toowoomba CBD. Unit costs come in at $9,629, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,300 body corporate levy. At 96.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,015 more per year than public transport users.
Toowoomba Regional Council rate, standing in for Goondiwindi Regional Council
$1,444
Water & sewerage
Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27
$2,188
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 96.3km from Toowoomba CBD · 192 days
$4,207
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$2,100
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,300
Total annual running cost
$9,939
($828/month)
↓ 13% below Toowoomba Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.3/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 67% of Toowoomba Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,274/yr
5,591 kWh
Unit
$1,870/yr
4,193 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Gore'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 Gore
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 Gore with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Frequently asked questions about Gore
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Gore to Toowoomba CBD?
Public transport saves Gore residents $4,015 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,207 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Gore?
Gore falls under Goondiwindi Regional Council. We do not yet hold that council's published rates, so the figure on this page is Toowoomba 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 Gore ratepayers are charged, and check Goondiwindi Regional Council's own schedule before relying on it.
What does it cost to run a unit in Gore?
Running a unit in Gore costs approximately $9,629 per year by car or $5,614 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,444, water and sewerage $2,188, estimated body corporate levy of $1,300, and contents insurance of $490. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Gore close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Gore. 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 Gore?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Gore 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: Toowoomba Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Toowoomba 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.