Living in a house in Brassall costs about $12,771 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Brassall sits 31.5 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,751, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,200 body corporate levy. At 31.5km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,481 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 48% of Ipswich 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 Brassall'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 Brassall
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
The Workshops Rail Museum, 2,495 m away, about a 31 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Ipswich Hospital, 3,951 m away, about a 49 minute walk.
Supermarkets
3
Cafes
0
Parks
22
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 Brassall to the CBD?
Public transport saves Brassall residents $6,481 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,673 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Brassall?
Brassall falls under Ipswich City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,298 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,298 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Brassall?
Running a unit in Brassall costs approximately $12,751 per year by car or $6,270 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,298, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $680. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Brassall close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Brassall is The Workshops Rail Museum, a train stop about 2,495 m away, about a 31 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 is the closest hospital to Brassall?
The closest hospital to the centre of Brassall is Ipswich Hospital, about 3,951 m away, about a 49 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Brassall?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Brassall there are 3 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 22 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: Ipswich City Council 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 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.