Julago sits 14.6 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $8,653, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $7,133, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,041 per year at this distance.
Annual cost — house
$8,653
Driving · per year
$721/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$7,133
Incl. body corporate
$594/month
House vs unit difference
−$1,520
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Townsville City Council 2025-26
$1,253
Water & sewerage
Townsville City Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$1,967
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 14.6km from CBD · 192 days
$1,233
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$4,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$8,653
($721/month)
↓ 11% below Townsville City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.5/10
Compare Julago with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Julago to the CBD?
Public transport saves Julago residents $1,041 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,233 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Julago?
Julago falls under Townsville City Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,253 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,253 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Julago?
Running a unit in Julago costs approximately $7,133 per year by car or $6,092 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,253, water and sewerage $1,967, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $680. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Townsville City Council 2025-26. Water: Townsville City 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.