Westbrook sits 12.4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $6,356, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $6,726, with the $1,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $856 per year at this distance.
Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$6,356
Driving · per year
$530/month
Annual cost — unit
$6,726
Incl. body corporate
$561/month
House vs unit difference
+$370
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Toowoomba Regional Council 2025-26
$1,351
Water & sewerage
Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$2,057
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 12.4km from CBD · 192 days
$1,048
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$1,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,800
Total annual running cost
$6,356
($530/month)
↓ 31% below Toowoomba Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○8.7/10
Compare Westbrook with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Westbrook to the CBD?
Public transport saves Westbrook residents $856 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,048 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Westbrook?
Westbrook falls under Toowoomba Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,351 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,351 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Westbrook?
Running a unit in Westbrook costs approximately $6,726 per year by car or $5,870 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,351, water and sewerage $2,057, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $470. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Toowoomba Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 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.