Everton Hills vs Everton Park, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/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 $1,483 a year cheaper than Everton Hills, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $17,001.
Over 10 years, Everton Park costs about $17,000 less to run than Everton Hills. That's about $33 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Everton Hills | Everton Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,309 | $950 | +$359 |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $2,144 | $1,900 | +$244 |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,162 | $2,682 | +$480 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,050 | $1,650 | +$400 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,500 | $2,800 | -$300 |
| Total (driving) | $8,665 | $7,182 | +$1,483 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,695 | $4,692 | +$1,003 |
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 | Everton Hills | Everton Park | 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, Everton Hills vs Everton Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Everton Park costs $1,483 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $17,001 in favour of Everton Park.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $480 per year. Everton Hills is 10.4 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $1,003 per year, $5,695 from Everton Hills versus $4,692 from Everton Park.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Everton Park by $359 a year, $950 against $1,309.
- Water and sewerage favours Everton Park by $244 a year, $1,900 against $2,144.
- Driving commute favours Everton Park by $480 a year, $2,682 against $3,162.
- Building insurance favours Everton Park by $400 a year, $1,650 against $2,050.
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.
Flood risk is rated medium in Everton Park against low in Everton Hills, which feeds the insurance estimate. Fire risk is rated high in Everton Hills against medium in Everton Park, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Everton Hills cumulative | Everton Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,665 | $7,182 | $1,483 |
| Year 3 | $26,783 | $22,199 | $4,584 |
| Year 5 | $46,004 | $38,130 | $7,874 |
| Year 10 | $99,335 | $82,334 | $17,001 |
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 $7,182 per year versus $8,665 for Everton Hills, a difference of $1,483 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/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 $1,309 in Everton Hills (Moreton Bay Regional Council) and $950 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 $3,162 from Everton Hills and $2,682 from Everton Park to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/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 $99,335 and Everton Park costs $82,334 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $17,001 in favour of Everton Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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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 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.