Cooeeimbardi vs Lower Cressbrook: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Cooeeimbardi and Lower Cressbrook are both Somerset Regional Council suburbs, sitting 17.2 km and 18.8 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Cooeeimbardi runs $447 a year cheaper than Lower Cressbrook, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $5,124.
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 | Cooeeimbardi | Lower Cressbrook | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,284 | $1,284 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $4,563 | $4,860 | -$297 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,850 | $3,000 | -$150 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,400 | $1,300 | +$100 |
| Total (driving) | $10,597 | $11,044 | -$447 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,226 | $6,376 | -$150 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Cooeeimbardi | Lower Cressbrook | 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 — Cooeeimbardi vs Lower Cressbrook (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Cooeeimbardi costs $447 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $5,124 in favour of Cooeeimbardi.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $297 per year. Lower Cressbrook is 18.8 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, $6,226 and $6,376 a year, so the $447 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Cooeeimbardi cumulative | Lower Cressbrook cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,597 | $11,044 | $447 |
| Year 3 | $32,754 | $34,136 | $1,382 |
| Year 5 | $56,261 | $58,634 | $2,373 |
| Year 10 | $121,483 | $126,607 | $5,124 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cooeeimbardi or Lower Cressbrook cheaper to live in?
Cooeeimbardi is cheaper to run by car at $10,597 per year versus $11,044 for Lower Cressbrook, a difference of $447 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Cooeeimbardi and Lower Cressbrook?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,284 in Cooeeimbardi (Somerset Regional Council) and $1,284 in Lower Cressbrook (Somerset Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Cooeeimbardi and $1,900 in Lower Cressbrook. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Cooeeimbardi and Lower Cressbrook?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,563 from Cooeeimbardi and $4,860 from Lower Cressbrook to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Cooeeimbardi and $192 from Lower Cressbrook.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Cooeeimbardi and Lower Cressbrook?
At 3% annual cost growth, Cooeeimbardi costs a cumulative $121,483 and Lower Cressbrook costs $126,607 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $5,124 in favour of Cooeeimbardi. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Cooeeimbardi and Lower Cressbrook is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Somerset Regional Council and Somerset 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.