Linthorpe sits 28.7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $7,783, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $7,813, with the $1,500 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 28.7km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $2,233. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$7,783
Driving · per year
$649/month
Annual cost — unit
$7,813
Incl. body corporate
$651/month
House vs unit difference
+$30
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Toowoomba Regional Council 2025-26
$1,351
Water & sewerage
Toowoomba Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$2,057
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 28.7km from CBD · 192 days
$2,425
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$1,950
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$7,783
($649/month)
↓ 15% below Toowoomba Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.7/10
Compare Linthorpe with another suburb
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Linthorpe to the CBD?
Public transport saves Linthorpe residents $2,233 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,425 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Linthorpe?
Linthorpe falls under Toowoomba Regional Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,351 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,351 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Linthorpe?
Running a unit in Linthorpe costs approximately $7,813 per year by car or $5,580 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,351, water and sewerage $2,057, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, 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: Toowoomba Regional Council 2025-26. Water: Toowoomba Regional 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.