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True annual cost of living in Mount Beppo, QLD 4313

Living in a house in Mount Beppo costs about $9,394 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Mount Beppo sits 12.7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,894, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,418 per year at this distance.

Last updated July 2026 · Somerset Regional Council rates 2026-27, ATO 88c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights
Cheaper to run than 81% of Somerset Regional Council suburbs, about 19% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $3,610, roughly 38% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,418 a year.
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House annual cost
$9,394
Driving · per year
$783/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$8,894
Incl. body corporate
$741/month
House vs unit difference
−$500
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Somerset Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,284
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 12.7km from CBD · 192 days
$3,610
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Medium
$2,600
Total annual running cost
$9,394
($783/month)
↓ 19% below Somerset Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 6.9/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 81% of Somerset Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$1,976/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,591/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Mount Beppo's climate zone at 2025 rates. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
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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 $3,418 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,610 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 minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,284 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,284 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 $8,894 per year by car or $5,476 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,284, water and sewerage $1,900, 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 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/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.