Kippa-Ring vs Newport: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Kippa-Ring and Newport are both Moreton Bay Regional Council suburbs, sitting 27.9 km and 29.5 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $41 a year of each other to run, so running cost is a minor factor here. The decision comes down to schools, risk and lifestyle, all in the free report.
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 | Kippa-Ring | Newport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,309 | $1,309 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,144 | $2,144 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,349 | $6,508 | -$159 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,100 | $2,900 | +$200 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,400 | $2,800 | -$400 |
| Total (driving) | $12,902 | $12,861 | +$41 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,745 | $6,545 | +$200 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Kippa-Ring | Newport | 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 — Kippa-Ring vs Newport (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kippa-Ring and Newport cost within $41 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $470, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $200 per year.
On public transport the gap is $200 per year, $6,745 from Kippa-Ring versus $6,545 from Newport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,309 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $2,144 a year.
- Driving commute favours Kippa-Ring by $159 a year, $6,349 against $6,508.
- Building insurance favours Newport by $200 a year, $2,900 against $3,100.
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 medium in Newport against low in Kippa-Ring, which feeds the insurance estimate. Fire risk is rated high in Kippa-Ring against medium in Newport, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Kippa-Ring cumulative | Newport cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,902 | $12,861 | $41 |
| Year 3 | $39,879 | $39,752 | $127 |
| Year 5 | $68,498 | $68,281 | $217 |
| Year 10 | $147,907 | $147,437 | $470 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kippa-Ring or Newport cheaper to live in?
Newport is cheaper to run by car at $12,861 per year versus $12,902 for Kippa-Ring, a difference of $41 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Kippa-Ring and Newport?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,309 in Kippa-Ring (Moreton Bay Regional Council) and $1,309 in Newport (Moreton Bay Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,144 in Kippa-Ring and $2,144 in Newport. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Kippa-Ring and Newport?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,349 from Kippa-Ring and $6,508 from Newport to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Kippa-Ring and $192 from Newport.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Kippa-Ring and Newport?
At 3% annual cost growth, Kippa-Ring costs a cumulative $147,907 and Newport costs $147,437 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $470 in favour of Newport. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Kippa-Ring and Newport is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Moreton Bay Regional Council and Moreton Bay 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.