Patrick Estate vs Wivenhoe Pocket: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Patrick Estate and Wivenhoe Pocket are both Somerset Regional Council suburbs, sitting 75.2 km and 40.4 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Patrick Estate runs $3,082 a year cheaper than Wivenhoe Pocket, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $35,332.
Over 10 years, Patrick Estate costs about $35,300 less to run than Wivenhoe Pocket — the same as paying $35,300 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Patrick Estate | Wivenhoe Pocket | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,284 | $1,284 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $3,176 | $6,758 | -$3,582 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,400 | $2,900 | +$500 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,400 | $1,400 | - |
| Total (driving) | $9,760 | $12,842 | -$3,082 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,776 | $6,276 | +$500 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Patrick Estate | Wivenhoe 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 — Patrick Estate vs Wivenhoe Pocket (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Patrick Estate costs $3,082 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $35,332 in favour of Patrick Estate.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $3,582 per year. Patrick Estate is 75.2 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the gap is $500 per year, $6,776 from Patrick Estate versus $6,276 from Wivenhoe Pocket.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Patrick Estate cumulative | Wivenhoe Pocket cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,760 | $12,842 | $3,082 |
| Year 3 | $30,167 | $39,693 | $9,526 |
| Year 5 | $51,817 | $68,180 | $16,363 |
| Year 10 | $111,887 | $147,219 | $35,332 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Patrick Estate or Wivenhoe Pocket cheaper to live in?
Patrick Estate is cheaper to run by car at $9,760 per year versus $12,842 for Wivenhoe Pocket, a difference of $3,082 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Patrick Estate and Wivenhoe Pocket?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,284 in Patrick Estate (Somerset Regional Council) and $1,284 in Wivenhoe Pocket (Somerset Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Patrick Estate and $1,900 in Wivenhoe Pocket. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Patrick Estate and Wivenhoe Pocket?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,176 from Patrick Estate and $6,758 from Wivenhoe Pocket to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Patrick Estate and $192 from Wivenhoe Pocket.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Patrick Estate and Wivenhoe Pocket?
At 3% annual cost growth, Patrick Estate costs a cumulative $111,887 and Wivenhoe Pocket costs $147,219 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $35,332 in favour of Patrick Estate. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Patrick Estate and Wivenhoe Pocket is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Somerset Regional Council and Somerset Regional 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.