True annual cost of living in Redland Bay, QLD 4165
Living in a house in Redland Bay costs about $13,412 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Redland Bay sits 32.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $13,392, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,200 body corporate levy. At 32.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,576 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 50% 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 Redland Bay'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 Redland Bay
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Passenger Ferry Terminal, 3,912 m away, about a 49 minute walk. It is a ferry stop.
Nearest hospital
Redlands Satellite Hospital, 3,471 m away, about a 43 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
13
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 Redland Bay to the CBD?
Public transport saves Redland Bay residents $6,576 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,768 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Redland Bay?
Redland Bay 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 Redland Bay?
Running a unit in Redland Bay costs approximately $13,392 per year by car or $6,816 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,436, water and sewerage $2,308, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $680. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Redland Bay close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Redland Bay is Passenger Ferry Terminal, a ferry stop about 3,912 m away, about a 49 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 Redland Bay?
The closest hospital to the centre of Redland Bay is Redlands Satellite Hospital, about 3,471 m away, about a 43 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 Redland Bay?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Redland Bay there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 13 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.