Living in a house in Stapylton costs about $13,031 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Stapylton sits 30.6 kilometres from Gold Coast CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,831, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 30.6km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,411 more per year than public transport users.
ATO 91c/km · 30.6km from Gold Coast CBD · 192 days
$6,603
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$13,031
($1,086/month)
↑ 21% above City of Gold Coast average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.5/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 11% of City of Gold Coast 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 Stapylton'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 Stapylton
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Beenleigh station, 4,208 m away, about a 53 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Beenleigh Medical Centre, 4,665 m away, about a 58 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
3
Parks
2
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 Stapylton to Gold Coast CBD?
Public transport saves Stapylton residents $6,411 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,603 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Stapylton?
Stapylton falls under City of Gold Coast. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,359 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,359 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Stapylton?
Running a unit in Stapylton costs approximately $12,831 per year by car or $6,420 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,359, water and sewerage $2,169, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Stapylton close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Stapylton is Beenleigh station, a train stop about 4,208 m away, about a 53 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 Stapylton?
The closest hospital to the centre of Stapylton is Beenleigh Medical Centre, about 4,665 m away, about a 58 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 Stapylton?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Stapylton there are 0 supermarkets, 3 cafes and 2 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: City of Gold Coast 2026-27. Water: City of Gold Coast 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.