Mia Mia sits 37.8 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $11,227, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $8,777, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,400 body corporate levy. At 37.8km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,001 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$11,227
Driving · per year
$936/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$8,777
Incl. body corporate
$731/month
House vs unit difference
−$2,450
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Mackay Regional Council 2025-26
$1,328
Water & sewerage
Mackay Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$1,906
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 37.8km from CBD · 192 days
$3,193
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$4,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,400
Total annual running cost
$11,227
($936/month)
↑ 11% above Mackay Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.1/10
Compare Mia Mia with another suburb
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Mia Mia to the CBD?
Public transport saves Mia Mia residents $3,001 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,193 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Mia Mia?
Mia Mia falls under Mackay Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,328 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,528 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Mia Mia?
Running a unit in Mia Mia costs approximately $8,777 per year by car or $5,776 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,528, water and sewerage $1,906, estimated body corporate levy of $1,400, and contents insurance of $750. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Mackay Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Mackay Regional 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.