Average council rates in Brisbane
minimum residential general rate
The average council rate across Brisbane is $1,216 a year for 2026-27, ranging from $950 to $2,204 depending on which of the 5 councils covers your suburb. That average is 11% below the QLD median of $1,369. Across all 443 suburbs the median is $1,298.
The 5 councils covering Brisbane
| Council | Suburbs | Residential rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City Council | 193 | $950 |
| Ipswich City Council | 73 | $1,298 |
| Moreton Bay Regional Council | 91 | $1,309 |
| Redland City Council | 22 | $1,436 |
| Logan City Council | 64 | $1,699 |
Rates depend on which council area a suburb falls in rather than how close it is to the city. Total annual running cost across Brisbane ranges from $5,164 to $15,206, median $11,687, once water, commute and building insurance are counted.
How this is measured
Queensland figures are the minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied principal place of residence. It is a floor, not a typical bill, so a real Brisbane notice sits above it, scaled to land value.
The figure above covers 443 Brisbane suburbs across 5 council areas, for 2026-27. It sits in the 24th percentile of all 21 QLD councils, 11% below the QLD median of $1,369. Queensland and New South Wales publish different statistics and are never averaged together on this site. Suburbs carrying a neighbouring council's figure are excluded. No property prices, land valuations or capital growth figures appear anywhere on SuburbCost.
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Last updated July 2026 · 2026-27 council figures · 443 suburbs, 5 council areas