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Wynnum vs Carindale

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

Quick verdict: Wynnum and Carindale sit within $319 of each other annually, less than $27 per month. Commute direction, school scores, and risk profile will drive the decision more than cost. Carindale scores 9.1/10 on schools versus 5.7/10 for Wynnum. Wynnum has lower combined flood and fire risk.

Annual running cost breakdown

Cost component Wynnum Carindale
Council rates $1,519 $1,519
Water & sewerage $1,824 $1,824
Annual commute (driving) $1,217 $836
Home insurance (estimated) $2,100 $2,800
Total annual cost $6,660 $6,979
Distance to CBD 14.4 km 9.9 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.

Carindale is 9.9 km from Brisbane CBD; Wynnum is 14.4 km. Annual driving costs come to $836 from Carindale and $1,217 from Wynnum, a $381 difference.

Schools and risk profile

Factor Wynnum Carindale
School score (ICSEA) 5.7/10 9.1/10
Nearest state primary Wynnum State School Belmont State School
Nearest private school Maridahdi Brisbane Primary School St Martin's School
Flood risk Low Low
Fire risk Medium High

Carindale has the stronger school profile at 9.1/10 versus 5.7/10 for Wynnum (ICSEA scale, higher = better). Nearest state primaries: Wynnum State School (Wynnum) and Belmont State School (Carindale).

Wynnum carries low flood risk and medium fire risk. Carindale has low flood risk and high fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe and QFES mapping.

Who each suburb suits

Choose Wynnum if you
  • Buyers watching costs: Wynnum saves $319 per year
  • Buyers who want lower flood and fire risk
Choose Carindale if you
  • City commuters: 9.9 km to CBD vs 14.4 km
  • Families prioritising school scores: 9.1/10

Frequently asked questions

  1. Which is cheaper to live in, Wynnum or Carindale?

    Wynnum is cheaper by $319 per year, or $27 per month. That covers council rates ($1,519 vs $1,519), water ($1,824 vs $1,824), commute, and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2025–26 data.

  2. How far is Wynnum from Brisbane CBD compared to Carindale?

    Wynnum is 14.4 km from Brisbane CBD. Carindale is 9.9 km from Brisbane CBD. Annual driving commute costs are $1,217 and $836 respectively, using the ATO 88 cents per kilometre rate over standard working days.

  3. Which suburb has better schools, Wynnum or Carindale?

    Carindale rates higher on ICSEA school quality data at 9.1/10 versus 5.7/10 for Wynnum. The nearest state primary in Wynnum is Wynnum State School; in Carindale it is Belmont State School. Source: ACARA ICSEA 2025.

  4. What are the flood and fire risks in Wynnum versus Carindale?

    Wynnum has low flood risk and medium fire risk. Carindale has low flood risk and high fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe flood mapping and QFES bushfire prone land data.

  5. What are council rates in Wynnum compared to Carindale?

    Annual council rates for a house in Wynnum are $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). In Carindale the rate is $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). Water and sewerage charges add $1,824 in Wynnum and $1,824 in Carindale per year.

  6. Is Wynnum or Carindale better for families?

    Carindale scores higher on schools at 9.1/10 versus 5.7/10. Wynnum has lower combined flood and fire risk. Those two factors point in different directions for this pair.

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