Everton Hills vs Everton Park: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Everton Hills (Moreton Bay Regional Council) and Everton Park (Brisbane City Council) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Brisbane CBD (10.4 km and 8.6 km).
Everton Park runs $1,465 a year cheaper than Everton Hills, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $16,794.
Over 10 years, Everton Park costs about $16,800 less to run than Everton Hills — the same as paying $16,800 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Everton Hills | Everton Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,636 | $1,579 | +$57 |
| Water & sewerage | $2,144 | $1,900 | +$244 |
| Commute (driving) | $3,058 | $2,594 | +$464 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,900 | $2,200 | +$700 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,500 | $2,800 | -$300 |
| Total (driving) | $9,738 | $8,273 | +$1,465 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,872 | $5,871 | +$1,001 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Everton Hills | Everton Park | 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 — Everton Hills vs Everton Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Everton Park costs $1,465 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $16,794 in favour of Everton Park.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $700 per year.
On public transport the gap is $1,001 per year, $6,872 from Everton Hills versus $5,871 from Everton Park.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Everton Hills cumulative | Everton Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,738 | $8,273 | $1,465 |
| Year 3 | $30,099 | $25,571 | $4,528 |
| Year 5 | $51,700 | $43,922 | $7,778 |
| Year 10 | $111,635 | $94,841 | $16,794 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Everton Hills or Everton Park cheaper to live in?
Everton Park is cheaper to run by car at $8,273 per year versus $9,738 for Everton Hills, a difference of $1,465 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Everton Hills and Everton Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,636 in Everton Hills (Moreton Bay Regional Council) and $1,579 in Everton Park (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,144 in Everton Hills and $1,900 in Everton Park. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Everton Hills and Everton Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,058 from Everton Hills and $2,594 from Everton Park to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Everton Hills and $192 from Everton Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Everton Hills and Everton Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Everton Hills costs a cumulative $111,635 and Everton Park costs $94,841 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $16,794 in favour of Everton Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Everton Hills and Everton Park is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Moreton Bay Regional Council and Brisbane City 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.