Gilla sits 55.3 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $9,659, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $9,439, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,400 body corporate levy. At 55.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,480 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$9,659
Driving · per year
$805/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$9,439
Incl. body corporate
$787/month
House vs unit difference
−$220
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Somerset Regional Council 2025-26
$1,063
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2025-26
$1,824
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 55.3km from CBD · 192 days
$4,672
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$2,100
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,400
Total annual running cost
$9,659
($805/month)
↑ 28% above Somerset Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.2/10
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Gilla to the CBD?
Public transport saves Gilla residents $4,480 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,672 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Gilla?
Gilla falls under Somerset Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,063 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,063 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Gilla?
Running a unit in Gilla costs approximately $9,439 per year by car or $4,959 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,063, water and sewerage $1,824, estimated body corporate levy of $1,400, and contents insurance of $480. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Somerset Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 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.