Acacia Ridge vs Coopers Plains
Annual running cost comparison for Brisbane home buyers · 2025–26 data
Data updated July 2025 · Council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance
Annual running cost breakdown
| Cost component | Acacia Ridge | Coopers Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,519 | $1,519 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Annual commute (driving) | $1,090 | $912 |
| Home insurance (estimated) | $1,900 | $1,950 |
| Total annual cost | $6,333 | $6,205 |
| Distance to CBD | 12.9 km | 10.8 km |
Teal = lower cost. Council rates from Brisbane City Council 2025-26 and Brisbane City Council 2025-26. Commute uses ATO 88c/km over ABS annual kilometres by location class. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary.
Cost breakdown detail
Both suburbs fall under Brisbane City Council 2025-26, paying the same general rate of $1,519 per year.
Driving commute costs are similar: $1,090 per year from Acacia Ridge and $912 from Coopers Plains to Brisbane CBD.
Schools and risk profile
| Factor | Acacia Ridge | Coopers Plains |
|---|---|---|
| School score (ICSEA) | 1.8/10 | 3.4/10 |
| Nearest state primary | Acacia Ridge State School | Coopers Plains State School |
| Nearest private school | Our Lady of Fatima Primary School | St Pius X School |
| Flood risk | Low | Low |
| Fire risk | Medium | Medium |
Coopers Plains has the stronger school profile at 3.4/10 versus 1.8/10 for Acacia Ridge (ICSEA scale, higher = better). Nearest state primaries: Acacia Ridge State School (Acacia Ridge) and Coopers Plains State School (Coopers Plains).
Both suburbs share low flood risk and medium fire risk according to Queensland government mapping.
Who each suburb suits
- Buyers drawn to Acacia Ridge's location relative to work and family
- Buyers watching costs: Coopers Plains saves $128 per year
- City commuters: 10.8 km to CBD vs 12.9 km
- Families prioritising school scores: 3.4/10
Frequently asked questions
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Which is cheaper to live in, Acacia Ridge or Coopers Plains?
Acacia Ridge and Coopers Plains are within $128 of each other annually for a house. At that margin, commute direction and school scores will drive the decision more than running cost.
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How far is Acacia Ridge from Brisbane CBD compared to Coopers Plains?
Acacia Ridge is 12.9 km from Brisbane CBD. Coopers Plains is 10.8 km from Brisbane CBD. Annual driving commute costs are $1,090 and $912 respectively, using the ATO 88 cents per kilometre rate over standard working days.
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Which suburb has better schools, Acacia Ridge or Coopers Plains?
Coopers Plains rates higher on ICSEA school quality data at 3.4/10 versus 1.8/10 for Acacia Ridge. The nearest state primary in Acacia Ridge is Acacia Ridge State School; in Coopers Plains it is Coopers Plains State School. Source: ACARA ICSEA 2025.
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What are the flood and fire risks in Acacia Ridge versus Coopers Plains?
Acacia Ridge has low flood risk and medium fire risk. Coopers Plains has low flood risk and medium fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe flood mapping and QFES bushfire prone land data.
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What are council rates in Acacia Ridge compared to Coopers Plains?
Annual council rates for a house in Acacia Ridge are $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). In Coopers Plains the rate is $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). Water and sewerage charges add $1,824 in Acacia Ridge and $1,824 in Coopers Plains per year.
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Is Acacia Ridge or Coopers Plains better for families?
Coopers Plains scores higher on schools at 3.4/10 versus 1.8/10. Acacia Ridge has lower combined flood and fire risk. Those two factors point in different directions for this pair.
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