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True annual cost of living in Iredale, QLD 4344

Living in a house in Iredale costs about $11,219 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Iredale sits 17.0 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $10,139, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 17.0km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $4,332. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

Last updated July 2026 · Lockyer Valley Regional Council rates 2026-27, ATO 88c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights
Costs 8% more to run than the Lockyer Valley Regional Council average, cheaper than only 34% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $4,524, roughly 40% of the annual total.
Bushfire risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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House annual cost
$11,219
Driving · per year
$935/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$10,139
Incl. body corporate
$845/month
House vs unit difference
−$1,080
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Lockyer Valley Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,395
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 17.0km from CBD · 192 days
$4,524
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,400
Total annual running cost
$11,219
($935/month)
↑ 8% above Lockyer Valley Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 3.5/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 34% of Lockyer Valley Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$1,976/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,591/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Iredale's climate zone at 2025 rates. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Iredale to the CBD?
Public transport saves Iredale residents $4,332 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,524 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Iredale?
Iredale falls under Lockyer Valley Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,395 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,395 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Iredale?
Running a unit in Iredale costs approximately $10,139 per year by car or $5,807 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,395, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, 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: Lockyer Valley Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/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.