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Annerley vs Yeronga

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

Quick verdict: Annerley costs $1,166 less per year than Yeronga, or $97 per month. Held over ten years at current rates, that gap reaches roughly $11,660. Yeronga scores 9.0/10 on schools versus 8.5/10 for Annerley. Annerley has lower combined flood and fire risk.

Annual running cost breakdown

Cost component Annerley Yeronga
Council rates $1,519 $1,519
Water & sewerage $1,824 $1,824
Annual commute (driving) $406 $422
Home insurance (estimated) $1,750 $2,900
Total annual cost $5,499 $6,665
Distance to CBD 4.8 km 5 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: $406 per year from Annerley and $422 from Yeronga to Brisbane CBD.

Schools and risk profile

Factor Annerley Yeronga
School score (ICSEA) 8.5/10 9.0/10
Nearest state primary Junction Park State School Yeronga State School
Nearest private school Mary Immaculate Primary School St Sebastian's Primary School
Flood risk Low Medium
Fire risk Low Medium

Yeronga has the stronger school profile at 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10 for Annerley (ICSEA scale, higher = better). Nearest state primaries: Junction Park State School (Annerley) and Yeronga State School (Yeronga).

Annerley carries low flood risk and low fire risk. Yeronga has medium flood risk and medium fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe and QFES mapping.

Who each suburb suits

Choose Annerley if you
  • Buyers watching costs: Annerley saves $1,166 per year
  • City commuters: 4.8 km to CBD vs 5 km
  • Buyers who want lower flood and fire risk
Choose Yeronga if you
  • Families prioritising school scores: 9.0/10

Frequently asked questions

  1. Which is cheaper to live in, Annerley or Yeronga?

    Annerley is cheaper by $1,166 per year, or $97 per month. That covers council rates ($1,519 vs $1,519), water ($1,824 vs $1,824), commute, and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2025–26 data.

  2. How far is Annerley from Brisbane CBD compared to Yeronga?

    Annerley is 4.8 km from Brisbane CBD. Yeronga is 5 km from Brisbane CBD. Annual driving commute costs are $406 and $422 respectively, using the ATO 88 cents per kilometre rate over standard working days.

  3. Which suburb has better schools, Annerley or Yeronga?

    Yeronga rates higher on ICSEA school quality data at 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10 for Annerley. The nearest state primary in Annerley is Junction Park State School; in Yeronga it is Yeronga State School. Source: ACARA ICSEA 2025.

  4. What are the flood and fire risks in Annerley versus Yeronga?

    Annerley has low flood risk and low fire risk. Yeronga has medium flood risk and medium fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe flood mapping and QFES bushfire prone land data.

  5. What are council rates in Annerley compared to Yeronga?

    Annual council rates for a house in Annerley are $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). In Yeronga the rate is $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). Water and sewerage charges add $1,824 in Annerley and $1,824 in Yeronga per year.

  6. Is Annerley or Yeronga better for families?

    Yeronga scores higher on schools at 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10. Annerley has lower combined flood and fire risk. Those two factors point in different directions for this pair.

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