True annual cost of living in Wilsons Plains, QLD 4307
Living in a house in Wilsons Plains costs about $12,325 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Wilsons Plains sits 37.0 kilometres from Beaudesert CBD. Unit costs reach $12,655, with the $1,900 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 37.0km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,757 more per year than public transport users.
Scenic Rim Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,376
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 37.0km from Beaudesert CBD · 192 days
$6,949
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Medium
$2,100
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,900
Total annual running cost
$12,325
($1,027/month)
Near Scenic Rim Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.1/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 65% 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 Wilsons Plains'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 Wilsons Plains
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
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 Wilsons Plains to Beaudesert CBD?
Public transport saves Wilsons Plains residents $6,757 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,949 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Wilsons Plains?
Wilsons Plains 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 Wilsons Plains?
Running a unit in Wilsons Plains costs approximately $12,655 per year by car or $5,898 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,376, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,900, and contents insurance of $530. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Wilsons Plains close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Wilsons Plains. 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 shops and parks are in Wilsons Plains?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Wilsons Plains 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: 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.