True annual cost of living in Mount Beppo, QLD 4313
Mount Beppo sits 12.7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $6,560, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $6,060, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $881 per year at this distance.
Annual cost — house
$6,560
Driving · per year
$547/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$6,060
Incl. body corporate
$505/month
House vs unit difference
−$500
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Somerset Regional Council 2025-26
$1,063
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2025-26
$1,824
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 12.7km from CBD · 192 days
$1,073
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Medium
$2,600
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$6,560
($547/month)
↓ 13% below Somerset Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.9/10
Compare Mount Beppo with another suburb
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Mount Beppo to the CBD?
Public transport saves Mount Beppo residents $881 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,073 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Mount Beppo?
Mount Beppo falls under Somerset Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,063 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,063 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Mount Beppo?
Running a unit in Mount Beppo costs approximately $6,060 per year by car or $5,179 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,063, water and sewerage $1,824, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $600. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Somerset Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 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.