True annual cost of living in Seventeen Mile, QLD 4344
Living in a house in Seventeen Mile costs about $10,277 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Seventeen Mile sits 14.2 kilometres from Gatton CBD. Unit costs come in at $9,477, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,400 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,890 per year at this distance.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,395
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 14.2km from Gatton CBD · 192 days
$4,082
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,400
Total annual running cost
$10,277
($856/month)
↓ 5% below Lockyer Valley Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.2/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 67% of Lockyer Valley 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 Seventeen Mile'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 Seventeen Mile
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.
Compare Seventeen Mile with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Frequently asked questions about Seventeen Mile
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Seventeen Mile to Gatton CBD?
Public transport saves Seventeen Mile residents $3,890 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,082 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Seventeen Mile?
Seventeen Mile falls under Lockyer Valley Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,395 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,395 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Seventeen Mile?
Running a unit in Seventeen Mile costs approximately $9,477 per year by car or $5,587 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,395, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,400, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Seventeen Mile close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Seventeen Mile. 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 Seventeen Mile?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Seventeen Mile 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: Lockyer Valley 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.