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True annual cost of living in O'Reilly, QLD 4275

Living in a house in O'Reilly costs about $13,097 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. O'Reilly sits 28.6 kilometres from Beaudesert CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,017, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 28.6km from Beaudesert CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $6,229. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

Last updated July 2026 · Scenic Rim Regional Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Costs 7% more to run than the Scenic Rim Regional Council average, cheaper than only 36% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $6,421, roughly 49% of the annual total.
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House annual cost
$13,097
Driving · per year
$1,091/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$12,017
Incl. body corporate
$1,001/month
House vs unit difference
−$1,080
Unit is cheaper per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Scenic Rim Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,376
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 28.6km from Beaudesert CBD · 192 days
$6,421
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,400
Total annual running cost
$13,097
($1,091/month)
↑ 7% above Scenic Rim Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 4.0/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 36% of Scenic Rim Regional 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 O'Reilly'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 O'Reilly

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
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.

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Frequently asked questions about O'Reilly

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from O'Reilly to Beaudesert CBD?

Public transport saves O'Reilly residents $6,229 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,421 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.

What are the council rates in O'Reilly?

O'Reilly falls under Scenic Rim Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,376 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,376 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in O'Reilly?

Running a unit in O'Reilly costs approximately $12,017 per year by car or $5,788 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,376, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is O'Reilly close to public transport?

No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of O'Reilly. 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 O'Reilly?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of O'Reilly 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: Scenic Rim Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 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.