Coomera vs Pimpama: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Coomera and Pimpama are both City of Gold Coast suburbs, sitting 15 km and 19.4 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Coomera
Pimpama
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Coomera | Pimpama | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,298 | $1,298 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,086 | $2,086 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,267 | $1,639 | -$372 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $3,100 | -$100 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,400 | $2,200 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $7,651 | $8,123 | -$472 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,576 | $6,676 | -$100 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Coomera vs Pimpama (2025-26)
What the numbers show
Coomera costs $472 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $5,411 in favour of Coomera.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $372 per year. Pimpama is 19.4 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
Public transport equalises the comparison: both suburbs pay a flat $192 annual PT fare, so the $472 driving gap narrows to $100 under PT. If you rely on public transport, the two suburbs cost almost the same to run annually.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Coomera cumulative | Pimpama cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,651 | $8,123 | $472 |
| Year 3 | $23,648 | $25,107 | $1,459 |
| Year 5 | $40,620 | $43,126 | $2,506 |
| Year 10 | $87,710 | $93,121 | $5,411 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coomera or Pimpama cheaper to live in?
Coomera is cheaper to run by car at $7,651 per year versus $8,123 for Pimpama — a difference of $472 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2025-26 data.
What are council rates in Coomera and Pimpama?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,298 in Coomera (City of Gold Coast 2025-26) and $1,298 in Pimpama (City of Gold Coast 2025-26). Water and sewerage adds $2,086 in Coomera and $2,086 in Pimpama.
How does the commute cost compare between Coomera and Pimpama?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,267 from Coomera and $1,639 from Pimpama to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km, 220 working days). Public transport costs $192 from Coomera and $192 from Pimpama.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Coomera and Pimpama?
At 3% annual cost growth, Coomera costs a cumulative $87,710 and Pimpama costs $93,121 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $5,411 in favour of Coomera. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: City of Gold Coast and City of Gold Coast rate schedules 2025-26, Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater 2025-26, ATO 88c/km, SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2025.