True annual cost of living in Fig Tree Pocket, QLD 4069
Living in a house in Fig Tree Pocket costs about $7,791 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Fig Tree Pocket sits 9.0 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $9,749, with the $3,200 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $2,599 per year at this distance.
About $150 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$9,749
Incl. body corporate
$812/month
About $187 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$1,958
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Brisbane City Council
$950
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Queensland Urban Utilities
$1,900
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 9.0km from CBD · 192 days
$2,791
Home insurance
Estimated flood High · fire High
$2,150
Body corporate
Estimated
$3,200
Total annual running cost
$7,791
($649/month, $150/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below. Also excludes the state Emergency Management Levy on your rates notice, $260 a year here (levy class A, 2026-27).
Near Brisbane City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.4/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 90% of Brisbane 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 Fig Tree Pocket'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 Fig Tree Pocket
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Graceville, 1,592 m away, about a 20 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Canossa Private Hospital, 2,980 m away, about a 37 minute walk.
Supermarkets
5
Cafes
7
Parks
43
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. 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 Fig Tree Pocket to the CBD?
Public transport saves Fig Tree Pocket residents $2,599 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,791 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Fig Tree Pocket?
Fig Tree Pocket falls under Brisbane City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $950 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,138 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Fig Tree Pocket?
Running a unit in Fig Tree Pocket costs approximately $9,749 per year by car or $7,150 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,138, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $3,200, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Fig Tree Pocket close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Fig Tree Pocket is Graceville, a train stop about 1,592 m away, about a 20 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 Fig Tree Pocket?
The closest hospital to the centre of Fig Tree Pocket is Canossa Private Hospital, about 2,980 m away, about a 37 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 Fig Tree Pocket?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Fig Tree Pocket there are 5 supermarkets, 7 cafes and 43 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
Get a free report on one suburb, or compare up to five. The report is free to you. SuburbCost may receive a referral fee from a mortgage broker if you ask us to introduce you.
Included:
Annual cost breakdown
10-year cost projection
School scores & catchments
Flood & fire risk ratings
Crime risk ratings
AI suburb recommendations
Up to 5 suburbs, side by side
Opening your report…
Your report is opening in a new tab. A copy is on its way to your inbox. If it isn't there within a minute, check your junk folder and mark it ‘Not junk’.
Data sources: Council rates: Brisbane City Council 2026-27. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data last verified September 2026. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.