Living in a house in Tallai costs about $9,919 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Tallai sits 11.3 kilometres from Gold Coast CBD. Unit costs reach $10,019, with the $2,400 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,199 per year at this distance.
ATO 91c/km · 11.3km from Gold Coast CBD · 192 days
$3,391
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,000
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,400
Total annual running cost
$9,919
($827/month)
↓ 8% below City of Gold Coast average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.6/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 68% 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 Tallai'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 Tallai
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Robina, 5,129 m away, about a 64 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Robina Hospital, 4,907 m away, about a 61 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
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 Tallai to Gold Coast CBD?
Public transport saves Tallai residents $3,199 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,391 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Tallai?
Tallai 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 Tallai?
Running a unit in Tallai costs approximately $10,019 per year by car or $6,820 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,359, water and sewerage $2,169, estimated body corporate levy of $2,400, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Tallai close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Tallai is Robina, a train stop about 5,129 m away, about a 64 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 Tallai?
The closest hospital to the centre of Tallai is Robina Hospital, about 4,907 m away, about a 61 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 Tallai?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Tallai there are 0 supermarkets, 0 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.