Glenore Grove vs Regency Downs: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Glenore Grove and Regency Downs are both Lockyer Valley Regional Council suburbs, sitting 13.6 km and 16.4 km from Gatton CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Glenore Grove runs $812 a year cheaper than Regency Downs, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $9,309.
Over 10 years, Glenore Grove costs about $9,300 less to run than Regency Downs — the same as paying $9,300 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Glenore Grove | Regency Downs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,395 | $1,395 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $3,944 | $4,556 | -$612 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,800 | $3,000 | -$200 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $10,039 | $10,851 | -$812 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,287 | $6,487 | -$200 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Glenore Grove | Regency Downs | 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 — Glenore Grove vs Regency Downs (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Glenore Grove costs $812 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $9,309 in favour of Glenore Grove.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $612 per year. Regency Downs is 16.4 km from Gatton CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $200 per year, $6,287 from Glenore Grove versus $6,487 from Regency Downs.
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 Glenore Grove by $612 a year, $3,944 against $4,556.
- Building insurance favours Glenore Grove by $200 a year, $2,800 against $3,000.
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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Glenore Grove cumulative | Regency Downs cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,039 | $10,851 | $812 |
| Year 3 | $31,030 | $33,539 | $2,509 |
| Year 5 | $53,298 | $57,609 | $4,311 |
| Year 10 | $115,086 | $124,395 | $9,309 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glenore Grove or Regency Downs cheaper to live in?
Glenore Grove is cheaper to run by car at $10,039 per year versus $10,851 for Regency Downs, a difference of $812 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Glenore Grove and Regency Downs?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,395 in Glenore Grove (Lockyer Valley Regional Council) and $1,395 in Regency Downs (Lockyer Valley Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Glenore Grove and $1,900 in Regency Downs. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Glenore Grove and Regency Downs?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,944 from Glenore Grove and $4,556 from Regency Downs to Gatton CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Glenore Grove and $192 from Regency Downs.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Glenore Grove and Regency Downs?
At 3% annual cost growth, Glenore Grove costs a cumulative $115,086 and Regency Downs costs $124,395 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $9,309 in favour of Glenore Grove. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Glenore Grove and Regency Downs is best to actually live in?
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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 AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.