Welsby sits 54.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $21,051, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $19,431, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 54.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $13,008 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$21,051
Driving · per year
$1,754/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$19,431
Incl. body corporate
$1,619/month
House vs unit difference
−$1,620
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Moreton Bay Regional Council 2025-26
$1,577
Water & sewerage
Unitywater (Moreton Bay) 2025-26
$2,074
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 54.9km from CBD · 192 days
$13,200
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Medium, fire High
$4,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,800
Total annual running cost
$21,051
($1,754/month)
↑ 10% above Moreton Bay Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.2/10
Compare Welsby with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Welsby to the CBD?
Public transport saves Welsby residents $13,008 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $13,200 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Welsby?
Welsby falls under Moreton Bay Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,577 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,577 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Welsby?
Running a unit in Welsby costs approximately $19,431 per year by car or $6,423 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,577, water and sewerage $2,074, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $780. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Moreton Bay Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Unitywater (Moreton Bay) 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.