Indooroopilly vs Long Pocket: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Indooroopilly and Long Pocket are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 6.1 km and 6.1 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Long Pocket runs $300 a year cheaper than Indooroopilly, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $3,440.
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 | Indooroopilly | Long Pocket | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,579 | $1,579 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,904 | $1,904 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,200 | $1,900 | +$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $3,000 | $3,200 | -$200 |
| Total (driving) | $7,583 | $7,283 | +$300 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,871 | $5,571 | +$300 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Indooroopilly | Long Pocket | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $1,976 | $1,976 | - |
| Unit | $1,591 | $1,591 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Indooroopilly vs Long Pocket (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Long Pocket costs $300 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $3,440 in favour of Long Pocket.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year. Indooroopilly carries medium flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $300 per year, $5,871 from Indooroopilly versus $5,571 from Long Pocket.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Indooroopilly cumulative | Long Pocket cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,583 | $7,283 | $300 |
| Year 3 | $23,438 | $22,511 | $927 |
| Year 5 | $40,259 | $38,666 | $1,593 |
| Year 10 | $86,931 | $83,491 | $3,440 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Indooroopilly or Long Pocket cheaper to live in?
Long Pocket is cheaper to run by car at $7,283 per year versus $7,583 for Indooroopilly, a difference of $300 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Indooroopilly and Long Pocket?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,579 in Indooroopilly (Brisbane City Council) and $1,579 in Long Pocket (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Indooroopilly and $1,900 in Long Pocket. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Indooroopilly and Long Pocket?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,904 from Indooroopilly and $1,904 from Long Pocket to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Indooroopilly and $192 from Long Pocket.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Indooroopilly and Long Pocket?
At 3% annual cost growth, Indooroopilly costs a cumulative $86,931 and Long Pocket costs $83,491 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $3,440 in favour of Long Pocket. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Indooroopilly and Long Pocket 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 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.