Living in a house in Alberton costs about $13,130 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Alberton sits 31.9 kilometres from Gold Coast CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,910, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 31.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,510 more per year than public transport users.
ATO 91c/km · 31.9km from Gold Coast CBD · 192 days
$6,702
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$13,130
($1,094/month)
↑ 22% above City of Gold Coast average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.6/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 10% of City of Gold Coast suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,135/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,776/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Alberton's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Alberton
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
4
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Alberton to Gold Coast CBD?
Public transport saves Alberton residents $6,510 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,702 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Alberton?
Alberton falls under City of Gold Coast. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,359 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,359 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Alberton?
Running a unit in Alberton costs approximately $12,910 per year by car or $6,400 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,359, water and sewerage $2,169, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $680. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Alberton close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Alberton. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What shops and parks are in Alberton?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Alberton there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 4 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: City of Gold Coast 2026-27. Water: City of Gold Coast Water & Sewerage 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.