Rangewood sits 20.4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $8,943, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $6,963, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,400 body corporate levy. At 20.4km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $1,531. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Annual cost — house
$8,943
Driving · per year
$745/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$6,963
Incl. body corporate
$580/month
House vs unit difference
−$1,980
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Townsville City Council 2025-26
$1,253
Water & sewerage
Townsville City Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$1,967
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 20.4km from CBD · 192 days
$1,723
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$4,000
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,400
Total annual running cost
$8,943
($745/month)
↓ 8% below Townsville City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.3/10
Compare Rangewood with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Rangewood to the CBD?
Public transport saves Rangewood residents $1,531 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,723 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Rangewood?
Rangewood falls under Townsville City Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,253 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,253 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Rangewood?
Running a unit in Rangewood costs approximately $6,963 per year by car or $5,432 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,253, water and sewerage $1,967, estimated body corporate levy of $1,400, and contents insurance of $620. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Townsville City Council 2025-26. Water: Townsville 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.