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True annual cost of living in Windaroo, QLD 4207

Windaroo sits 34.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $17,530, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $18,070, with the $2,200 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 34.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $11,688 more per year than public transport users.

Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$17,530
Driving · per year
$1,461/month
Annual cost — unit
$18,070
Incl. body corporate
$1,506/month
House vs unit difference
+$540
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Logan City Council 2025-26
$1,616
Water & sewerage
Logan City Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$1,834
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 34.9km from CBD · 192 days
$11,880
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Medium
$2,200
Total annual running cost
$17,530
($1,461/month)
↓ 5% below Logan City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○ 7.4/10
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Windaroo to the CBD?
Public transport saves Windaroo residents $11,688 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $11,880 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Windaroo?
Windaroo falls under Logan City Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,616 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,616 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Windaroo?
Running a unit in Windaroo costs approximately $18,070 per year by car or $6,382 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,616, water and sewerage $1,834, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $540. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Logan City Council 2025-26. Water: Logan City 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.