Seaforth sits 36.5 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $11,118, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $8,818, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 36.5km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $2,892 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$11,118
Driving · per year
$927/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$8,818
Incl. body corporate
$735/month
House vs unit difference
−$2,300
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Mackay Regional Council 2025-26
$1,328
Water & sewerage
Mackay Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$1,906
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 36.5km from CBD · 192 days
$3,084
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$4,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$11,118
($927/month)
↑ 10% above Mackay Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.3/10
Compare Seaforth with another suburb
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Seaforth to the CBD?
Public transport saves Seaforth residents $2,892 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,084 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Seaforth?
Seaforth falls under Mackay Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,328 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,528 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Seaforth?
Running a unit in Seaforth costs approximately $8,818 per year by car or $5,926 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,528, water and sewerage $1,906, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Mackay Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Mackay Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA NAPLAN 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated July 2025. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.