Redbank Plains vs Springfield Central
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 | Redbank Plains | Springfield Central |
|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,713 | $1,713 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Annual commute (driving) | $11,880 | $11,880 |
| Home insurance (estimated) | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Total annual cost | $18,317 | $18,317 |
| Distance to CBD | 26.5 km | 26.6 km |
Teal = lower cost. Council rates from Ipswich City Council 2025-26 and Ipswich 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 Ipswich City Council 2025-26, paying the same general rate of $1,713 per year.
Driving commute costs are similar: $11,880 per year from Redbank Plains and $11,880 from Springfield Central to Brisbane CBD.
Schools and risk profile
| Factor | Redbank Plains | Springfield Central |
|---|---|---|
| School score (ICSEA) | 1.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Nearest state primary | Redbank Plains State School | Springfield Central State School |
| Nearest private school | St Ann's School | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School |
| Flood risk | Low | Low |
| Fire risk | High | High |
Springfield Central has the stronger school profile at 7.2/10 versus 1.5/10 for Redbank Plains (ICSEA scale, higher = better). Nearest state primaries: Redbank Plains State School (Redbank Plains) and Springfield Central State School (Springfield Central).
Both suburbs share low flood risk and high fire risk according to Queensland government mapping.
Who each suburb suits
- City commuters: 26.5 km to CBD vs 26.6 km
- Families prioritising school scores: 7.2/10
Frequently asked questions
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Which is cheaper to live in, Redbank Plains or Springfield Central?
Redbank Plains and Springfield Central are within $0 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 Redbank Plains from Brisbane CBD compared to Springfield Central?
Redbank Plains is 26.5 km from Brisbane CBD. Springfield Central is 26.6 km from Brisbane CBD. Annual driving commute costs are $11,880 and $11,880 respectively, using the ATO 88 cents per kilometre rate over standard working days.
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Which suburb has better schools, Redbank Plains or Springfield Central?
Springfield Central rates higher on ICSEA school quality data at 7.2/10 versus 1.5/10 for Redbank Plains. The nearest state primary in Redbank Plains is Redbank Plains State School; in Springfield Central it is Springfield Central State School. Source: ACARA ICSEA 2025.
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What are the flood and fire risks in Redbank Plains versus Springfield Central?
Redbank Plains has low flood risk and high fire risk. Springfield Central has low flood risk and high fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe flood mapping and QFES bushfire prone land data.
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What are council rates in Redbank Plains compared to Springfield Central?
Annual council rates for a house in Redbank Plains are $1,713 (Ipswich City Council 2025-26). In Springfield Central the rate is $1,713 (Ipswich City Council 2025-26). Water and sewerage charges add $1,824 in Redbank Plains and $1,824 in Springfield Central per year.
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Is Redbank Plains or Springfield Central better for families?
Springfield Central scores higher on schools at 7.2/10 versus 1.5/10. Redbank Plains has lower combined flood and fire risk. Those two factors point in different directions for this pair.
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