Enoggera Reservoir vs Jollys Lookout: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Enoggera Reservoir (Brisbane City Council) and Jollys Lookout (Moreton Bay Regional Council) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Brisbane CBD (15.8 km and 19.9 km).
Enoggera Reservoir runs $1,496 a year cheaper than Jollys Lookout, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $17,150.
Over 10 years, Enoggera Reservoir costs about $17,200 less to run than Jollys Lookout — the same as paying $17,200 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Enoggera Reservoir | Jollys Lookout | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $950 | $1,309 | -$359 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $2,144 | -$244 |
| Commute (driving) | $4,431 | $5,224 | -$793 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,200 | $3,300 | -$100 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,000 | $1,500 | +$500 |
| Total (driving) | $10,481 | $11,977 | -$1,496 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,242 | $6,945 | -$703 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Enoggera Reservoir | Jollys Lookout | 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.
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Annual cost breakdown — Enoggera Reservoir vs Jollys Lookout (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Enoggera Reservoir costs $1,496 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $17,150 in favour of Enoggera Reservoir.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $793 per year. Jollys Lookout is 19.9 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $703 per year, $6,242 from Enoggera Reservoir versus $6,945 from Jollys Lookout.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Enoggera Reservoir by $359 a year, $950 against $1,309.
- Water and sewerage favours Enoggera Reservoir by $244 a year, $1,900 against $2,144.
- Driving commute favours Enoggera Reservoir by $793 a year, $4,431 against $5,224.
- Building insurance favours Enoggera Reservoir by $100 a year, $3,200 against $3,300.
They sit in different council areas, so the rates line is set by two different councils. For QLD that figure is the minimum residential general rate for an owner-occupied principal place of residence, a floor rather than a typical bill.
The catchment state school scores 8.7 in Enoggera Reservoir against 7.1 in Jollys Lookout, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Enoggera Reservoir cumulative | Jollys Lookout cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,481 | $11,977 | $1,496 |
| Year 3 | $32,396 | $37,020 | $4,624 |
| Year 5 | $55,645 | $63,588 | $7,943 |
| Year 10 | $120,153 | $137,303 | $17,150 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enoggera Reservoir or Jollys Lookout cheaper to live in?
Enoggera Reservoir is cheaper to run by car at $10,481 per year versus $11,977 for Jollys Lookout, a difference of $1,496 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Enoggera Reservoir and Jollys Lookout?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Enoggera Reservoir (Brisbane City Council) and $1,309 in Jollys Lookout (Moreton Bay Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Enoggera Reservoir and $2,144 in Jollys Lookout. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Enoggera Reservoir and Jollys Lookout?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,431 from Enoggera Reservoir and $5,224 from Jollys Lookout to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Enoggera Reservoir and $192 from Jollys Lookout.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Enoggera Reservoir and Jollys Lookout?
At 3% annual cost growth, Enoggera Reservoir costs a cumulative $120,153 and Jollys Lookout costs $137,303 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $17,150 in favour of Enoggera Reservoir. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Enoggera Reservoir and Jollys Lookout is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Brisbane City Council and Moreton Bay Regional Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.