Crowley Vale vs Glenore Grove, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Crowley Vale and Glenore Grove are both Lockyer Valley Regional Council suburbs, sitting 10 km and 13.6 km from Gatton CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Crowley Vale runs $1,386 a year cheaper than Glenore Grove, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $15,889.
Over 10 years, Crowley Vale costs about $15,900 less to run than Glenore Grove. That's about $31 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Crowley Vale | Glenore Grove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,395 | $1,395 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,058 | $3,944 | -$886 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,058 | $3,944 | -$886 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,450 | $1,950 | -$500 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,400 | $1,500 | -$100 |
| Total (driving) | $7,803 | $9,189 | -$1,386 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,803 | $9,189 | -$1,386 |
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 | Crowley Vale | Glenore Grove | 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, Crowley Vale vs Glenore Grove (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Crowley Vale costs $1,386 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $15,889 in favour of Crowley Vale.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $886 per year. Glenore Grove is 13.6 km from Gatton CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $1,386 per year, $7,803 from Crowley Vale versus $9,189 from Glenore Grove.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,395 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,900 a year.
- Driving commute favours Crowley Vale by $886 a year, $3,058 against $3,944.
- Building insurance favours Crowley Vale by $500 a year, $1,450 against $1,950.
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.
Fire risk is rated high in Glenore Grove against medium in Crowley Vale, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Crowley Vale cumulative | Glenore Grove cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,803 | $9,189 | $1,386 |
| Year 3 | $24,118 | $28,402 | $4,284 |
| Year 5 | $41,427 | $48,786 | $7,359 |
| Year 10 | $89,453 | $105,342 | $15,889 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crowley Vale or Glenore Grove cheaper to live in?
Crowley Vale is cheaper to run by car at $7,803 per year versus $9,189 for Glenore Grove, a difference of $1,386 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Crowley Vale and Glenore Grove?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,395 in Crowley Vale (Lockyer Valley Regional Council) and $1,395 in Glenore Grove (Lockyer Valley Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Crowley Vale and $1,900 in Glenore Grove. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Crowley Vale and Glenore Grove?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,058 from Crowley Vale and $3,944 from Glenore Grove to Gatton CBD (ATO 91c/km). No daily public transport commute is assumed from either suburb, so both are costed by car.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Crowley Vale and Glenore Grove?
At 3% annual cost growth, Crowley Vale costs a cumulative $89,453 and Glenore Grove costs $105,342 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $15,889 in favour of Crowley Vale. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Lockyer Valley Regional Council and Lockyer Valley Regional 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.