Living in a house in Hyde Park costs about $8,618 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Hyde Park sits 2.9 kilometres from Townsville CBD. Unit costs come in at $7,898, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,800 body corporate levy. Transport mode has the biggest effect on total cost in a suburb this close to the city.
Cheaper to run than 97% of Townsville City Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,373/yr
5,933 kWh
Unit
$1,945/yr
4,450 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Hyde Park'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 Hyde Park
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Townsville, 1,468 m away, about an 18 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Mater Women's & Children's Hospital, 276 m away, about a 3 minute walk.
Supermarkets
5
Cafes
11
Parks
22
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Hyde Park to Townsville CBD?
Public transport saves Hyde Park residents $784 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $976 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Hyde Park?
Hyde Park falls under Townsville City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,343 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,343 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Hyde Park?
Running a unit in Hyde Park costs approximately $7,898 per year by car or $7,114 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,343, water and sewerage $2,099, estimated body corporate levy of $2,800, and contents insurance of $680. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Hyde Park close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Hyde Park is Townsville, a train stop about 1,468 m away, about an 18 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 Hyde Park?
The closest hospital to the centre of Hyde Park is Mater Women's & Children's Hospital, about 276 m away, about a 3 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 Hyde Park?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Hyde Park there are 5 supermarkets, 11 cafes and 22 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: Townsville City Council 2026-27. Water: Townsville City 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.