True annual cost of living in Josephville, QLD 4285
Living in a house in Josephville costs about $9,121 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Josephville sits 9.2 kilometres from Beaudesert CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,331, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $2,653 per year at this distance.
Scenic Rim Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,376
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 9.2km from Beaudesert CBD · 192 days
$2,845
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,000
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$9,121
($760/month)
↓ 26% below Scenic Rim Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.7/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 95% of Scenic Rim Regional 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 Josephville'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 Josephville
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Josephville
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Josephville to Beaudesert CBD?
Public transport saves Josephville residents $2,653 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,845 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Josephville?
Josephville falls under Scenic Rim Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,376 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,376 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Josephville?
Running a unit in Josephville costs approximately $8,331 per year by car or $5,678 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,376, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $710. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Josephville close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Josephville. 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 Josephville?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Josephville 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: Scenic Rim Regional 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.