Living in a house in New Beith costs about $13,778 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. New Beith sits 32.3 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $13,304, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 32.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,538 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 14% of Logan 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 New Beith'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 New Beith
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
11
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from New Beith to the CBD?
Public transport saves New Beith residents $6,538 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,730 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in New Beith?
New Beith falls under Logan City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,699 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,705 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in New Beith?
Running a unit in New Beith costs approximately $13,304 per year by car or $6,766 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,705, water and sewerage $2,149, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is New Beith close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of New Beith. 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 shops and parks are in New Beith?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of New Beith there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 11 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: Logan City Council 2026-27. Water: Logan 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.