True annual cost of living in Yarrabilba, QLD 4207
Living in a house in Yarrabilba costs about $13,636 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Yarrabilba sits 39.7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $13,302, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 39.7km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,796 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 34% of Logan City 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 Yarrabilba'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 Yarrabilba
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
14
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 Yarrabilba to the CBD?
Public transport saves Yarrabilba residents $6,796 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,988 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Yarrabilba?
Yarrabilba falls under Logan City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,699 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,705 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Yarrabilba?
Running a unit in Yarrabilba costs approximately $13,302 per year by car or $6,506 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,705, water and sewerage $2,149, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $660. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Yarrabilba close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Yarrabilba. 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 Yarrabilba?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Yarrabilba there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 14 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: Logan City Council 2026-27. Water: Logan City Council Water & Sewerage 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.