True annual cost of living in Point Lookout, QLD 4183
Point Lookout sits 49.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $20,265, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $20,495, with the $2,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 49.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $13,008 more per year than public transport users.
Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$20,265
Driving · per year
$1,689/month
Annual cost — unit
$20,495
Incl. body corporate
$1,708/month
House vs unit difference
+$230
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Redland City Council 2025-26
$1,728
Water & sewerage
Redland City Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$2,037
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 49.9km from CBD · 192 days
$13,200
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$3,300
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,800
Total annual running cost
$20,265
($1,689/month)
↑ 9% above Redland City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○1.8/10
Compare Point Lookout with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Point Lookout to the CBD?
Public transport saves Point Lookout residents $13,008 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $13,200 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Point Lookout?
Point Lookout 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 Point Lookout?
Running a unit in Point Lookout costs approximately $20,495 per year by car or $7,487 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,728, water and sewerage $2,037, estimated body corporate levy of $2,800, and contents insurance of $730. 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.