True annual cost of living in Thorneside, QLD 4158
Living in a house in Thorneside costs about $10,702 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Thorneside sits 17.4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $11,862, with the $2,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 17.4km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $4,566. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Cheaper to run than 100% of Redland City 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 Thorneside'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 Thorneside
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Thorneside, 809 m away, about a 10 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
2
Cafes
3
Parks
39
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 Thorneside to the CBD?
Public transport saves Thorneside residents $4,566 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,758 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Thorneside?
Thorneside falls under Redland City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,436 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,436 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Thorneside?
Running a unit in Thorneside costs approximately $11,862 per year by car or $7,296 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,436, water and sewerage $2,308, estimated body corporate levy of $2,800, and contents insurance of $560. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Thorneside close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Thorneside is Thorneside, a train stop about 809 m away, about a 10 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 shops and parks are in Thorneside?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Thorneside there are 2 supermarkets, 3 cafes and 39 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: Redland City Council 2026-27. Water: Redland City Council 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.