Nundah vs Clayfield
Annual running cost comparison for Brisbane home buyers · 2025–26 data
Data updated July 2025 · Council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance
Annual running cost breakdown
| Cost component | Nundah | Clayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,519 | $1,519 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Annual commute (driving) | $701 | $532 |
| Home insurance (estimated) | $1,800 | $1,850 |
| Total annual cost | $5,844 | $5,725 |
| Distance to CBD | 8.3 km | 6.3 km |
Teal = lower cost. Council rates from Brisbane City Council 2025-26 and Brisbane City Council 2025-26. Commute uses ATO 88c/km over ABS annual kilometres by location class. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary.
Cost breakdown detail
Both suburbs fall under Brisbane City Council 2025-26, paying the same general rate of $1,519 per year.
Driving commute costs are similar: $701 per year from Nundah and $532 from Clayfield to Brisbane CBD.
Schools and risk profile
| Factor | Nundah | Clayfield |
|---|---|---|
| School score (ICSEA) | 8.4/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Nearest state primary | Nundah State School | Eagle Junction State School |
| Nearest private school | St Joseph's School | St Agatha's Primary School |
| Flood risk | Low | Low |
| Fire risk | Low | Low |
Clayfield has the stronger school profile at 9.6/10 versus 8.4/10 for Nundah (ICSEA scale, higher = better). Nearest state primaries: Nundah State School (Nundah) and Eagle Junction State School (Clayfield).
Both suburbs share low flood risk and low fire risk according to Queensland government mapping.
Who each suburb suits
- Buyers drawn to Nundah's location relative to work and family
- Buyers watching costs: Clayfield saves $119 per year
- City commuters: 6.3 km to CBD vs 8.3 km
- Families prioritising school scores: 9.6/10
Frequently asked questions
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Which is cheaper to live in, Nundah or Clayfield?
Nundah and Clayfield are within $119 of each other annually for a house. At that margin, commute direction and school scores will drive the decision more than running cost.
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How far is Nundah from Brisbane CBD compared to Clayfield?
Nundah is 8.3 km from Brisbane CBD. Clayfield is 6.3 km from Brisbane CBD. Annual driving commute costs are $701 and $532 respectively, using the ATO 88 cents per kilometre rate over standard working days.
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Which suburb has better schools, Nundah or Clayfield?
Clayfield rates higher on ICSEA school quality data at 9.6/10 versus 8.4/10 for Nundah. The nearest state primary in Nundah is Nundah State School; in Clayfield it is Eagle Junction State School. Source: ACARA ICSEA 2025.
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What are the flood and fire risks in Nundah versus Clayfield?
Nundah has low flood risk and low fire risk. Clayfield has low flood risk and low fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe flood mapping and QFES bushfire prone land data.
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What are council rates in Nundah compared to Clayfield?
Annual council rates for a house in Nundah are $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). In Clayfield the rate is $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). Water and sewerage charges add $1,824 in Nundah and $1,824 in Clayfield per year.
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Is Nundah or Clayfield better for families?
Clayfield scores higher on schools at 9.6/10 versus 8.4/10. Nundah has lower combined flood and fire risk. Those two factors point in different directions for this pair.
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