Mount Gravatt vs Mount Gravatt East, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Mount Gravatt and Mount Gravatt East are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 9.1 km and 9.1 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $0 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.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Mount Gravatt | Mount Gravatt East | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $950 | $950 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $2,818 | $2,818 | - |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,150 | $2,150 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,800 | $2,700 | +$100 |
| Total (driving) | $7,818 | $7,818 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $5,192 | $5,192 | - |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Mount Gravatt | Mount Gravatt East | 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, Mount Gravatt vs Mount Gravatt East (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Mount Gravatt and Mount Gravatt East cost within $0 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $0, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $0 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $5,192 and $5,192 a year, so the $0 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 is identical at $2,818 a year.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,150 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. On these four costs they are identical.
The catchment state school scores 7.3 in Mount Gravatt against 6 in Mount Gravatt East, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Mount Gravatt cumulative | Mount Gravatt East cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,818 | $7,818 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $24,165 | $24,165 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $41,507 | $41,507 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $89,625 | $89,625 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Gravatt or Mount Gravatt East cheaper to live in?
Mount Gravatt is cheaper to run by car at $7,818 per year versus $7,818 for Mount Gravatt East, a difference of $0 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Mount Gravatt and Mount Gravatt East?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Mount Gravatt (Brisbane City Council) and $950 in Mount Gravatt East (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Mount Gravatt and $1,900 in Mount Gravatt East. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Mount Gravatt and Mount Gravatt East?
Annual driving commute costs are $2,818 from Mount Gravatt and $2,818 from Mount Gravatt East to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Mount Gravatt and $192 from Mount Gravatt East.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Mount Gravatt and Mount Gravatt East?
At 3% annual cost growth, Mount Gravatt costs a cumulative $89,625 and Mount Gravatt East costs $89,625 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Mount Gravatt. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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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 insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.