True annual cost of living in Mount Garnet, QLD 4872
Living in a house in Mount Garnet costs about $27,954 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Mount Garnet sits more than 100 kilometres from Cairns CBD. Unit costs come in at $23,414, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. Driving is costed as a flat regional allowance of $18,200, about 20,000km of household driving a year, because a daily CBD commute is not realistic from here.
Tablelands Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,189
Water & sewerage
Cairns Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27, standing in
$1,765
Driving commute
Regional driving allowance · ATO 91c/km · 20,000km a year
$18,200
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$6,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$27,954
($2,330/month)
↑ 64% above Tablelands Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.0/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 16% of Tablelands Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,373/yr
5,933 kWh
Unit
$1,945/yr
4,450 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Mount Garnet'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 Mount Garnet
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Mount Garnet Clinic, 4,226 m away, about a 53 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
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.
Compare Mount Garnet with another suburb
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Garnet
How is driving costed for Mount Garnet?
Mount Garnet is more than 100 kilometres from Cairns CBD, so a daily commute is not assumed. Driving is costed as a flat regional allowance of $18,200 a year, about 20,000km of household driving at the ATO rate of 91c/km. Add your own workplace in the free report to cost the real drive.
What are the council rates in Mount Garnet?
Mount Garnet falls under Tablelands Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,189 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,189 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges. Water and sewerage on this page is Cairns Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27's charge, standing in until this council's own schedule is loaded.
What does it cost to run a unit in Mount Garnet?
Running a unit in Mount Garnet costs approximately $23,414 per year by car or $5,406 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,189, water and sewerage $1,765, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $760. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Mount Garnet close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Mount Garnet. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What is the closest hospital to Mount Garnet?
The closest hospital to the centre of Mount Garnet is Mount Garnet Clinic, about 4,226 m away, about a 53 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Mount Garnet?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Mount Garnet there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 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: Tablelands Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Cairns Regional 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.