Wyreema sits 15.1 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $6,584, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $6,744, with the $1,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 15.1km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $1,084. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$6,584
Driving · per year
$549/month
Annual cost — unit
$6,744
Incl. body corporate
$562/month
House vs unit difference
+$160
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 · 15.1km from CBD · 192 days
$1,276
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Low
$1,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$6,584
($549/month)
↓ 28% below Toowoomba Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○8.3/10
Compare Wyreema with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Wyreema to the CBD?
Public transport saves Wyreema residents $1,084 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,276 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Wyreema?
Wyreema 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 Wyreema?
Running a unit in Wyreema costs approximately $6,744 per year by car or $5,660 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,351, water and sewerage $2,057, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $460. 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.