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True annual cost of living in Peel Island, QLD 4184

Living in a house in Peel Island costs about $13,800 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Peel Island sits 32.7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $13,230, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 32.7km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,564 more per year than public transport users.

Last updated July 2026 · Redland City Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Costs 6% more to run than the Redland City Council average, cheaper than only 18% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $6,756, roughly 49% of the annual total.
Bushfire risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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House annual cost
$13,800
Driving · per year
$1,150/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$13,230
Incl. body corporate
$1,103/month
House vs unit difference
−$570
Unit is cheaper per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Redland City Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,436
Water & sewerage
Redland City Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27
$2,308
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 32.7km from CBD · 192 days
$6,756
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,300
Total annual running cost
$13,800
($1,150/month)
↑ 6% above Redland City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○ 2.5/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 18% of Redland 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 Peel Island'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 Peel Island

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Unnamed, 4,476 m away, about a 56 minute walk. It is a ferry stop.
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 Peel Island

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Peel Island to the CBD?

Public transport saves Peel Island residents $6,564 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,756 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.

What are the council rates in Peel Island?

Peel Island falls under Redland City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,436 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,436 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in Peel Island?

Running a unit in Peel Island costs approximately $13,230 per year by car or $6,666 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,436, water and sewerage $2,308, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $730. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Peel Island close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Peel Island is Unnamed, a ferry stop about 4,476 m away, about a 56 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 shops and parks are in Peel Island?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Peel Island 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: Redland City Council 2026-27. Water: Redland 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.