Burpengary vs Burpengary East: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Burpengary and Burpengary East are both Moreton Bay Regional Council suburbs, sitting 35.2 km and 36.6 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $49 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 these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Burpengary | Burpengary East | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,636 | $1,636 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,144 | $2,144 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,661 | $6,710 | -$49 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,800 | $2,800 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,200 | $2,100 | +$100 |
| Total (driving) | $13,241 | $13,290 | -$49 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,772 | $6,772 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Burpengary | Burpengary East | 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 — Burpengary vs Burpengary East (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Burpengary and Burpengary East cost within $49 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $562, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $49 per year. Burpengary East is 36.6 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $6,772 and $6,772 a year, so the $49 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Burpengary cumulative | Burpengary East cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,241 | $13,290 | $49 |
| Year 3 | $40,927 | $41,078 | $151 |
| Year 5 | $70,298 | $70,558 | $260 |
| Year 10 | $151,793 | $152,355 | $562 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Burpengary or Burpengary East cheaper to live in?
Burpengary is cheaper to run by car at $13,241 per year versus $13,290 for Burpengary East, a difference of $49 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Burpengary and Burpengary East?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,636 in Burpengary (Moreton Bay Regional Council) and $1,636 in Burpengary East (Moreton Bay Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,144 in Burpengary and $2,144 in Burpengary East. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Burpengary and Burpengary East?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,661 from Burpengary and $6,710 from Burpengary East to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Burpengary and $192 from Burpengary East.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Burpengary and Burpengary East?
At 3% annual cost growth, Burpengary costs a cumulative $151,793 and Burpengary East costs $152,355 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $562 in favour of Burpengary. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Burpengary and Burpengary East is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Moreton Bay Regional Council and Moreton Bay Regional 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.