Living in a house in Winwill costs about $8,850 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Winwill sits 8.5 kilometres from Gatton CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,050, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,400 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $2,463 per year at this distance.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,395
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27
$1,900
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 8.5km from Gatton CBD · 192 days
$2,655
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,400
Total annual running cost
$8,850
($738/month)
↓ 18% below Lockyer Valley Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.3/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 86% of Lockyer Valley 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 Winwill'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 Winwill
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 Winwill to Gatton CBD?
Public transport saves Winwill residents $2,463 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,655 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Winwill?
Winwill falls under Lockyer Valley Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,395 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,395 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Winwill?
Running a unit in Winwill costs approximately $8,050 per year by car or $5,587 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,395, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $1,400, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Winwill close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Winwill. 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 Winwill?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Winwill 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: Lockyer Valley 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.