Amberley vs Jeebropilly, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Amberley and Jeebropilly are both Ipswich City Council suburbs, sitting 37.1 km and 41.6 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $24 a year of each other to run, so running cost is a minor factor here. The decision comes down to schools, risk and lifestyle, all in the free report.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Amberley | Jeebropilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,298 | $1,298 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,952 | $6,978 | -$26 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,200 | $2,150 | +$50 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,200 | $2,200 | - |
| Total (driving) | $12,350 | $12,326 | +$24 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,590 | $5,540 | +$50 |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Amberley | Jeebropilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,135 | $2,135 | - |
| Unit | $1,776 | $1,776 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for each suburb's electricity network, including supply charge (AER Default Market Offer caps, or the QCA price in regional Queensland; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown, Amberley vs Jeebropilly (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Amberley and Jeebropilly cost within $24 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $275, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $50 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $5,590 and $5,540 a year, so the $24 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,298 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,900 a year.
- Driving commute favours Amberley by $26 a year, $6,952 against $6,978.
- Building insurance favours Jeebropilly by $50 a year, $2,150 against $2,200.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is commute distance and the insurance band.
The catchment state school scores 4.6 in Jeebropilly against 2.5 in Amberley, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Amberley cumulative | Jeebropilly cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,350 | $12,326 | $24 |
| Year 3 | $38,173 | $38,098 | $75 |
| Year 5 | $65,568 | $65,440 | $128 |
| Year 10 | $141,579 | $141,304 | $275 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amberley or Jeebropilly cheaper to live in?
Jeebropilly is cheaper to run by car at $12,326 per year versus $12,350 for Amberley, a difference of $24 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Amberley and Jeebropilly?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,298 in Amberley (Ipswich City Council) and $1,298 in Jeebropilly (Ipswich City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Amberley and $1,900 in Jeebropilly. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Amberley and Jeebropilly?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,952 from Amberley and $6,978 from Jeebropilly to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Amberley and $192 from Jeebropilly.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Amberley and Jeebropilly?
At 3% annual cost growth, Amberley costs a cumulative $141,579 and Jeebropilly costs $141,304 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $275 in favour of Jeebropilly. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Ipswich City Council and Ipswich City Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.