Gordon Park vs Kedron: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Gordon Park and Kedron are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 5.9 km and 7.3 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Gordon Park runs $408 a year cheaper than Kedron, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,677.
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 | Gordon Park | Kedron | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $950 | $950 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,910 | $2,318 | -$408 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,750 | $1,750 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $3,000 | $2,800 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $6,510 | $6,918 | -$408 |
| Total (public transport) | $4,792 | $4,792 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Gordon Park | Kedron | 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 — Gordon Park vs Kedron (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Gordon Park costs $408 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,677 in favour of Gordon Park.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $408 per year. Kedron is 7.3 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $4,792 and $4,792 a year, so the $408 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
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 Gordon Park by $408 a year, $1,910 against $2,318.
- Building insurance is identical at $1,750 a year.
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.
Flood risk is rated medium in Gordon Park against low in Kedron, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Gordon Park cumulative | Kedron cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,510 | $6,918 | $408 |
| Year 3 | $20,122 | $21,383 | $1,261 |
| Year 5 | $34,562 | $36,729 | $2,167 |
| Year 10 | $74,630 | $79,307 | $4,677 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gordon Park or Kedron cheaper to live in?
Gordon Park is cheaper to run by car at $6,510 per year versus $6,918 for Kedron, a difference of $408 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Gordon Park and Kedron?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Gordon Park (Brisbane City Council) and $950 in Kedron (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Gordon Park and $1,900 in Kedron. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Gordon Park and Kedron?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,910 from Gordon Park and $2,318 from Kedron to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Gordon Park and $192 from Kedron.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Gordon Park and Kedron?
At 3% annual cost growth, Gordon Park costs a cumulative $74,630 and Kedron costs $79,307 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,677 in favour of Gordon Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Gordon Park and Kedron 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.