Greenslopes vs Stones Corner: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Greenslopes and Stones Corner are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 4.9 km and 3.9 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Stones Corner runs $410 a year cheaper than Greenslopes, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,700.
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 | Greenslopes | Stones Corner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $950 | $950 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,607 | $1,297 | +$310 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,000 | $1,900 | +$100 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $3,200 | $3,200 | - |
| Total (driving) | $6,457 | $6,047 | +$410 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,042 | $4,942 | +$100 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Greenslopes | Stones Corner | 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 — Greenslopes vs Stones Corner (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Stones Corner costs $410 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,700 in favour of Stones Corner.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $310 per year. Greenslopes is 4.9 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, $5,042 and $4,942 a year, so the $410 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 Stones Corner by $310 a year, $1,297 against $1,607.
- Building insurance favours Stones Corner by $100 a year, $1,900 against $2,000.
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.
Flood risk is rated high in Stones Corner against medium in Greenslopes, which feeds the insurance estimate. Fire risk is rated medium in Greenslopes against low in Stones Corner, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Greenslopes cumulative | Stones Corner cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,457 | $6,047 | $410 |
| Year 3 | $19,958 | $18,691 | $1,267 |
| Year 5 | $34,281 | $32,104 | $2,177 |
| Year 10 | $74,022 | $69,322 | $4,700 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenslopes or Stones Corner cheaper to live in?
Stones Corner is cheaper to run by car at $6,047 per year versus $6,457 for Greenslopes, a difference of $410 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Greenslopes and Stones Corner?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Greenslopes (Brisbane City Council) and $950 in Stones Corner (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Greenslopes and $1,900 in Stones Corner. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Greenslopes and Stones Corner?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,607 from Greenslopes and $1,297 from Stones Corner to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Greenslopes and $192 from Stones Corner.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Greenslopes and Stones Corner?
At 3% annual cost growth, Greenslopes costs a cumulative $74,022 and Stones Corner costs $69,322 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,700 in favour of Stones Corner. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Greenslopes and Stones Corner 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.