Annerley vs Moorooka, 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 Moorooka are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 4.8 km and 7.2 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Annerley runs $362 a year cheaper than Moorooka, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,150.
Over 10 years the gap between these two is about $4,200, about $8 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Annerley | Moorooka | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $950 | $950 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $1,577 | $2,289 | -$712 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,950 | $1,600 | +$350 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,800 | $2,800 | - |
| Total (driving) | $6,377 | $6,739 | -$362 |
| Total (public transport) | $4,992 | $4,642 | +$350 |
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 | Moorooka | 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 Moorooka (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Annerley and Moorooka differ by $362 a year by car, but $350 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 $712, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $712 per year. Moorooka is 7.2 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $350 per year, $4,992 from Annerley versus $4,642 from Moorooka.
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 $712 a year, $1,577 against $2,289.
- Building insurance favours Moorooka by $350 a year, $1,600 against $1,950.
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.
Fire risk is rated medium in Moorooka against low in Annerley, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Annerley cumulative | Moorooka cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,377 | $6,739 | $362 |
| Year 3 | $19,711 | $20,830 | $1,119 |
| Year 5 | $33,856 | $35,778 | $1,922 |
| Year 10 | $73,105 | $77,255 | $4,150 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Annerley or Moorooka cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Annerley runs $6,377 a year by car and Moorooka $6,739, but most of the $362 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $712. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Annerley and Moorooka?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Annerley (Brisbane City Council) and $950 in Moorooka (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Annerley and $1,900 in Moorooka. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Annerley and Moorooka?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,577 from Annerley and $2,289 from Moorooka to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Annerley and $192 from Moorooka.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Annerley and Moorooka?
At 3% annual cost growth, Annerley costs a cumulative $73,105 and Moorooka costs $77,255 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,150 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.