Capalaba sits 19.3 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $16,145, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $16,685, with the $2,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 19.3km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $9,488. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Capalaba to the CBD?
Public transport saves Capalaba residents $9,488 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $9,680 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Capalaba?
Capalaba falls under Redland City Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,728 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,728 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Capalaba?
Running a unit in Capalaba costs approximately $16,685 per year by car or $7,197 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,728, water and sewerage $2,037, estimated body corporate levy of $2,600, and contents insurance of $640. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Redland City Council 2025-26. Water: Redland 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.