Camp Hill vs Coorparoo, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Camp Hill and Coorparoo are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 6 km and 4.8 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Coorparoo runs $412 a year cheaper than Camp Hill, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,723.
Over 10 years, Coorparoo costs about $4,700 less to run than Camp Hill. That's about $9 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Camp Hill | Coorparoo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $950 | $950 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $1,939 | $1,577 | +$362 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,150 | $2,100 | +$50 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $3,200 | $3,200 | - |
| Total (driving) | $6,939 | $6,527 | +$412 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,192 | $5,142 | +$50 |
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 | Camp Hill | Coorparoo | 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, Camp Hill vs Coorparoo (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Coorparoo costs $412 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,723 in favour of Coorparoo.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $362 per year. Camp Hill is 6 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $5,192 and $5,142 a year, so the $412 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
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 Coorparoo by $362 a year, $1,577 against $1,939.
- Building insurance favours Coorparoo by $50 a year, $2,100 against $2,150.
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.
Flood risk is rated medium in Coorparoo against low in Camp Hill, which feeds the insurance estimate. Fire risk is rated high in Camp Hill against medium in Coorparoo, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Camp Hill cumulative | Coorparoo cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,939 | $6,527 | $412 |
| Year 3 | $21,448 | $20,174 | $1,274 |
| Year 5 | $36,840 | $34,653 | $2,187 |
| Year 10 | $79,548 | $74,825 | $4,723 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Camp Hill or Coorparoo cheaper to live in?
Coorparoo is cheaper to run by car at $6,527 per year versus $6,939 for Camp Hill, a difference of $412 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Camp Hill and Coorparoo?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Camp Hill (Brisbane City Council) and $950 in Coorparoo (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Camp Hill and $1,900 in Coorparoo. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Camp Hill and Coorparoo?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,939 from Camp Hill and $1,577 from Coorparoo to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Camp Hill and $192 from Coorparoo.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Camp Hill and Coorparoo?
At 3% annual cost growth, Camp Hill costs a cumulative $79,548 and Coorparoo costs $74,825 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,723 in favour of Coorparoo. 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.