True annual cost of living in Parramatta Park, QLD 4870
Living in a house in Parramatta Park costs about $7,129 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Parramatta Park sits 1.6 kilometres from Cairns CBD. Unit costs reach $7,399, with the $3,200 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Transport mode has the biggest effect on total cost in a suburb this close to the city.
About $137 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$7,399
Incl. body corporate
$617/month
About $142 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$270
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Cairns Regional Council
$1,166
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Cairns Regional Council Water & Sewerage
$1,765
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 1.6km from Cairns CBD · 192 days
$548
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire Low
$3,650
Body corporate
Estimated
$3,200
Total annual running cost
$7,129
($594/month, $137/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below. Also excludes the state Emergency Management Levy on your rates notice, $260 a year here (levy class A, 2026-27).
Cheaper to run than 94% of Cairns 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 Parramatta Park'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 Parramatta Park
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Cairns, 826 m away, about a 10 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Cairns Private hospital, 1,127 m away, about a 14 minute walk.
Supermarkets
8
Cafes
46
Parks
35
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. 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 Parramatta Park to Cairns CBD?
Public transport saves Parramatta Park residents $356 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $548 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Parramatta Park?
Parramatta Park falls under Cairns Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,166 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,166 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Parramatta Park?
Running a unit in Parramatta Park costs approximately $7,399 per year by car or $7,043 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,166, water and sewerage $1,765, estimated body corporate levy of $3,200, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Parramatta Park close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Parramatta Park is Cairns, a train stop about 826 m away, about a 10 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to Parramatta Park?
The closest hospital to the centre of Parramatta Park is Cairns Private hospital, about 1,127 m away, about a 14 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 Parramatta Park?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Parramatta Park there are 8 supermarkets, 46 cafes and 35 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: Cairns Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Cairns Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data last verified September 2026. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.