Severnlea sits 127.3 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $9,708, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $9,768, with the $1,500 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 127.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,208 more per year than public transport users.
Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$9,708
Driving · per year
$809/month
Annual cost — unit
$9,768
Incl. body corporate
$814/month
House vs unit difference
+$60
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Toowoomba Regional Council 2025-26
$1,351
Water & sewerage
Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$2,057
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 127.3km from CBD · 192 days
$4,400
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$1,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$9,708
($809/month)
↑ 6% above Toowoomba Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.3/10
Compare Severnlea with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Severnlea to the CBD?
Public transport saves Severnlea residents $4,208 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,400 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Severnlea?
Severnlea falls under Toowoomba Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,351 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,351 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Severnlea?
Running a unit in Severnlea costs approximately $9,768 per year by car or $5,560 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,351, water and sewerage $2,057, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $460. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Toowoomba Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Toowoomba 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.