Living in a house in Amity costs about $13,696 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Amity sits 42.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $13,596, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,200 body corporate levy. At 42.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,760 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 32% of Redland City Council 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 Amity'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 Amity
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Unnamed, 1,529 m away, about a 19 minute walk. It is a ferry stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
1
Parks
5
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.
Compare Amity with another suburb
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Frequently asked questions about Amity
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Amity to the CBD?
Public transport saves Amity residents $6,760 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,952 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Amity?
Amity falls under Redland City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,436 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,436 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Amity?
Running a unit in Amity costs approximately $13,596 per year by car or $6,836 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,436, water and sewerage $2,308, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Amity close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Amity is Unnamed, a ferry stop about 1,529 m away, about a 19 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What shops and parks are in Amity?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Amity there are 0 supermarkets, 1 cafe and 5 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: Redland City Council 2026-27. Water: Redland City Council 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.