True annual cost of living in Teviotville, QLD 4309
Living in a house in Teviotville costs about $12,261 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Teviotville sits 31.0 kilometres from Beaudesert CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,111, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. The commute is costed by car to Beaudesert, at $6,635 a year, because no daily public transport commute is assumed here.
About $236 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$12,111
Incl. body corporate
$1,009/month
About $233 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
−$150
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Scenic Rim Regional Council
$1,376
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Queensland Urban Utilities
$1,900
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 31.0km from Beaudesert CBD · 192 days
$6,635
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire High
$2,350
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$12,261
($1,022/month, $236/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below. Also excludes the state Emergency Management Levy on your rates notice, $127 a year here (levy class E, 2026-27).
↑ 9% above Scenic Rim Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.4/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 28% of Scenic Rim 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 Teviotville'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 Teviotville
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Boonah Hospital, 5,587 m away, about a 70 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. 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 Teviotville to Beaudesert CBD?
Public transport options are limited in Teviotville; driving is the practical commute at $6,635 per year.
What are the council rates in Teviotville?
Teviotville falls under Scenic Rim Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,376 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,376 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Teviotville?
Running a unit in Teviotville costs approximately $12,111 per year by car or $12,111 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,376, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Teviotville close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Teviotville. 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 is the closest hospital to Teviotville?
The closest hospital to the centre of Teviotville is Boonah Hospital, about 5,587 m away, about a 70 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 Teviotville?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Teviotville 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: Scenic Rim Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data last verified September 2026. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.