Yeerongpilly vs Yeronga: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Yeerongpilly and Yeronga are both Brisbane City Council suburbs, sitting 6.7 km and 5 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Yeerongpilly runs $543 a year cheaper than Yeronga, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $6,225.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Yeerongpilly | Yeronga | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $950 | $950 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $2,145 | $1,638 | +$507 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $2,900 | -$1,050 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,800 | $3,000 | -$200 |
| Total (driving) | $6,845 | $7,388 | -$543 |
| Total (public transport) | $4,892 | $5,942 | -$1,050 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Yeerongpilly | Yeronga | 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.
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Annual cost breakdown — Yeerongpilly vs Yeronga (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Yeerongpilly costs $543 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $6,225 in favour of Yeerongpilly.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $1,050 per year. Yeronga carries high flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $1,050 per year, $4,892 from Yeerongpilly versus $5,942 from Yeronga.
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 favours Yeronga by $507 a year, $1,638 against $2,145.
- Building insurance favours Yeerongpilly by $1,050 a year, $1,850 against $2,900.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is commute distance and the insurance band.
The catchment state school scores 9.2 in Yeronga against 8.2 in Yeerongpilly, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Yeerongpilly cumulative | Yeronga cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,845 | $7,388 | $543 |
| Year 3 | $21,157 | $22,836 | $1,679 |
| Year 5 | $36,341 | $39,224 | $2,883 |
| Year 10 | $78,470 | $84,695 | $6,225 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yeerongpilly or Yeronga cheaper to live in?
Yeerongpilly is cheaper to run by car at $6,845 per year versus $7,388 for Yeronga, a difference of $543 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Yeerongpilly and Yeronga?
Annual council rates for a house are $950 in Yeerongpilly (Brisbane City Council) and $950 in Yeronga (Brisbane City Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Yeerongpilly and $1,900 in Yeronga. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Yeerongpilly and Yeronga?
Annual driving commute costs are $2,145 from Yeerongpilly and $1,638 from Yeronga to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Yeerongpilly and $192 from Yeronga.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Yeerongpilly and Yeronga?
At 3% annual cost growth, Yeerongpilly costs a cumulative $78,470 and Yeronga costs $84,695 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $6,225 in favour of Yeerongpilly. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Yeerongpilly and Yeronga is best to actually live in?
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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 AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.