True annual cost of living in Karragarra Island, QLD 4184
Living in a house in Karragarra Island costs about $13,828 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Karragarra Island sits 39.0 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $14,058, with the $2,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 39.0km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,792 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 14% of Redland City 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 Karragarra Island'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 Karragarra Island
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Lamb Island, 838 m away, about a 10 minute walk. It is a ferry stop.
Supermarkets
2
Cafes
1
Parks
7
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.
Frequently asked questions about Karragarra Island
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Karragarra Island to the CBD?
Public transport saves Karragarra Island residents $6,792 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,984 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Karragarra Island?
Karragarra Island falls under Redland City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,436 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,436 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Karragarra Island?
Running a unit in Karragarra Island costs approximately $14,058 per year by car or $7,266 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,436, water and sewerage $2,308, estimated body corporate levy of $2,600, and contents insurance of $730. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Karragarra Island close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Karragarra Island is Lamb Island, a ferry stop about 838 m away, about a 10 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 shops and parks are in Karragarra Island?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Karragarra Island there are 2 supermarkets, 1 cafe and 7 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: Redland City Council 2026-27. Water: Redland 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.