Anthony vs Milora: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Anthony and Milora are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Milora runs $848 a year cheaper than Anthony, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $9,721.
Over 10 years, Milora costs about $9,700 less to run than Anthony — the same as paying $9,700 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Anthony | Milora | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,702 | $6,804 | -$102 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $2,050 | +$950 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $12,978 | $12,130 | +$848 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,468 | $5,518 | +$950 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Anthony | Milora | 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 — Anthony vs Milora (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Milora costs $848 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $9,721 in favour of Milora.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $950 per year.
On public transport the gap is $950 per year, $6,468 from Anthony versus $5,518 from Milora.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,376 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,900 a year.
- Driving commute favours Anthony by $102 a year, $6,702 against $6,804.
- Building insurance favours Milora by $950 a year, $2,050 against $3,000.
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 high in Anthony against medium in Milora, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Anthony cumulative | Milora cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,978 | $12,130 | $848 |
| Year 3 | $40,114 | $37,493 | $2,621 |
| Year 5 | $68,902 | $64,400 | $4,502 |
| Year 10 | $148,778 | $139,057 | $9,721 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anthony or Milora cheaper to live in?
Milora is cheaper to run by car at $12,130 per year versus $12,978 for Anthony, a difference of $848 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Anthony and Milora?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Anthony (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in Milora (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Anthony and $1,900 in Milora. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Anthony and Milora?
Anthony is $6,702 a year to drive to Ipswich CBD (ATO 91c/km). Milora is $6,804 a year to drive to Beaudesert CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Anthony and $192 from Milora.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Anthony and Milora?
At 3% annual cost growth, Anthony costs a cumulative $148,778 and Milora costs $139,057 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $9,721 in favour of Milora. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Anthony and Milora is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Scenic Rim Regional Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.