Know what any suburb costs to live in, not just buy into.
See the yearly cost of living in 7,481 QLD, NSW and VIC suburbs: council rates, water and the commute, plus estimates for insurance and electricity. Compare any two side by side and know the running costs before you buy.
Excludes electricity, estimated separately.
Excludes electricity, estimated separately.
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| Total / yearExcludes electricity | — | — |
| Home loan (est.) | — | — |
| Your total / year | — | — |
| SuburbCost score | — | — |
Sourced from official council budgets, ATO, ACARA, AER and utilities. Council rates re-verified every July. How we calculate the numbers →
See which suburb suits you better
You've got the main costs. The free report shows what they mean over 10 years, plus the things you also need to consider: the verdict, the full flood, fire and crime risk profile, and the nearest schools.
Add your workplace, household size and home type in the free report to get your own numbers.
See what your shortlist costs to live in, over 10 years
Get a free report on one suburb, or compare up to five. The report is free to you. SuburbCost may receive a referral fee from a mortgage broker if you ask us to introduce you.
- Which suburb costs less to run, and why
- 10-year running cost for each suburb
- Your loan or rent, tested across interest-rate changes
- Driving against public transport, and which wins
- Flood, fire and crime risk ratings
- Nearest schools and their catchments
Every figure labelled official, modelled or estimated. Save it as a PDF to share with a partner or broker.
Start with your situation
Moving to Brisbane
See the costs you don't know to budget for.
See the costs to budget for →First home buyers
Know the costs that start after settlement.
See the costs after settlement →Buying on your own
What it costs to run a home on one income.
See the one-income costs →Council rates, water, commute and home insurance, pulled from official government sources each year. Switch between driving and public transport to see which suburb actually costs less to run.