Ashgrove vs Enoggera: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Ashgrove and Enoggera are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 5 km and 6.8 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Ashgrove runs $719 a year cheaper than Enoggera, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $8,243.
Over 10 years, Ashgrove costs about $8,200 less to run than Enoggera — the same as paying $8,200 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Ashgrove | Enoggera | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,579 | $1,579 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,584 | $2,103 | -$519 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $3,200 | -$200 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $3,200 | $2,800 | +$400 |
| Total (driving) | $8,063 | $8,782 | -$719 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,671 | $6,871 | -$200 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Ashgrove | Enoggera | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $1,976 | $1,976 | - |
| Unit | $1,591 | $1,591 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Ashgrove vs Enoggera (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Ashgrove costs $719 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $8,243 in favour of Ashgrove.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $519 per year. Enoggera is 6.8 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the gap is $200 per year, $6,671 from Ashgrove versus $6,871 from Enoggera.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Ashgrove cumulative | Enoggera cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,063 | $8,782 | $719 |
| Year 3 | $24,922 | $27,144 | $2,222 |
| Year 5 | $42,808 | $46,625 | $3,817 |
| Year 10 | $92,433 | $100,676 | $8,243 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashgrove or Enoggera cheaper to live in?
Ashgrove is cheaper to run by car at $8,063 per year versus $8,782 for Enoggera, a difference of $719 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Ashgrove and Enoggera?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,579 in Ashgrove (Brisbane City Council) and $1,579 in Enoggera (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Ashgrove and $1,900 in Enoggera. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Ashgrove and Enoggera?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,584 from Ashgrove and $2,103 from Enoggera to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Ashgrove and $192 from Enoggera.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Ashgrove and Enoggera?
At 3% annual cost growth, Ashgrove costs a cumulative $92,433 and Enoggera costs $100,676 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $8,243 in favour of Ashgrove. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Ashgrove and Enoggera is best to actually live in?
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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 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.