Everton Park vs Gaythorne: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Everton Park and Gaythorne are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 8.6 km and 7.3 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Gaythorne runs $664 a year cheaper than Everton Park, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $7,612.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Everton Park | Gaythorne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $950 | $950 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $2,682 | $2,318 | +$364 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,200 | $1,900 | +$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,800 | $3,000 | -$200 |
| Total (driving) | $7,732 | $7,068 | +$664 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,242 | $4,942 | +$300 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Everton Park | Gaythorne | 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 — Everton Park vs Gaythorne (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Gaythorne costs $664 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $7,612 in favour of Gaythorne.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $364 per year. Everton Park is 8.6 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $300 per year, $5,242 from Everton Park versus $4,942 from Gaythorne.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $950 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,900 a year.
- Driving commute favours Gaythorne by $364 a year, $2,318 against $2,682.
- Building insurance favours Gaythorne by $300 a year, $1,900 against $2,200.
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.
The catchment state school scores 9.2 in Gaythorne against 8.1 in Everton Park, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Everton Park cumulative | Gaythorne cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,732 | $7,068 | $664 |
| Year 3 | $23,899 | $21,846 | $2,053 |
| Year 5 | $41,050 | $37,525 | $3,525 |
| Year 10 | $88,639 | $81,027 | $7,612 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Everton Park or Gaythorne cheaper to live in?
Gaythorne is cheaper to run by car at $7,068 per year versus $7,732 for Everton Park, a difference of $664 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Everton Park and Gaythorne?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Everton Park (Brisbane City Council) and $950 in Gaythorne (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Everton Park and $1,900 in Gaythorne. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Everton Park and Gaythorne?
Annual driving commute costs are $2,682 from Everton Park and $2,318 from Gaythorne to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Everton Park and $192 from Gaythorne.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Everton Park and Gaythorne?
At 3% annual cost growth, Everton Park costs a cumulative $88,639 and Gaythorne costs $81,027 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $7,612 in favour of Gaythorne. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Everton Park and Gaythorne is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Brisbane City 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 AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.