Annerley vs Greenslopes, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Annerley and Greenslopes are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 4.8 km and 4.9 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $280 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 the gap between these two is about $3,200, about $6 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Annerley | Greenslopes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $950 | $950 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $1,577 | $1,607 | -$30 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,950 | $2,200 | -$250 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,800 | $3,200 | -$400 |
| Total (driving) | $6,377 | $6,657 | -$280 |
| Total (public transport) | $4,992 | $5,242 | -$250 |
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 | Annerley | Greenslopes | 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, Annerley vs Greenslopes (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Annerley and Greenslopes differ by $280 a year by car, but $250 of that is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On the sourced costs, council rates, water and the commute, the gap is $30, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $250 per year. Greenslopes carries medium flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $250 per year, $4,992 from Annerley versus $5,242 from Greenslopes.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $950 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,900 a year.
- Driving commute favours Annerley by $30 a year, $1,577 against $1,607.
- Building insurance favours Annerley by $250 a year, $1,950 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.
Flood risk is rated medium in Greenslopes against low in Annerley, which feeds the insurance estimate. Fire risk is rated medium in Greenslopes against low in Annerley, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Annerley cumulative | Greenslopes cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,377 | $6,657 | $280 |
| Year 3 | $19,711 | $20,576 | $865 |
| Year 5 | $33,856 | $35,343 | $1,487 |
| Year 10 | $73,105 | $76,315 | $3,210 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Annerley or Greenslopes cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Annerley runs $6,377 a year by car and Greenslopes $6,657, but most of the $280 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $30. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Annerley and Greenslopes?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Annerley (Brisbane City Council) and $950 in Greenslopes (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Annerley and $1,900 in Greenslopes. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Annerley and Greenslopes?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,577 from Annerley and $1,607 from Greenslopes to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Annerley and $192 from Greenslopes.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Annerley and Greenslopes?
At 3% annual cost growth, Annerley costs a cumulative $73,105 and Greenslopes costs $76,315 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $3,210 in favour of Annerley. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Brisbane City Council and Brisbane 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.