True annual cost of living in Kippa-Ring, QLD 4021
Living in a house in Kippa-Ring costs about $12,902 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Kippa-Ring sits 27.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $13,234, with the $2,400 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 27.9km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $6,157. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Moreton Bay Regional Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,309
Water & sewerage
Unitywater (Moreton Bay) 2026-27
$2,144
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 27.9km from CBD · 192 days
$6,349
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,100
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,400
Total annual running cost
$12,902
($1,075/month)
Near Moreton Bay Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.0/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 43% of Moreton Bay Regional 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 Kippa-Ring'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 Kippa-Ring
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Kippa-Ring, 236 m away, about a 3 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Peninsula Private Hospital, 1,174 m away, about a 15 minute walk.
Supermarkets
5
Cafes
3
Parks
50
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 Kippa-Ring to the CBD?
Public transport saves Kippa-Ring residents $6,157 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,349 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Kippa-Ring?
Kippa-Ring falls under Moreton Bay Regional Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,309 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,651 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Kippa-Ring?
Running a unit in Kippa-Ring costs approximately $13,234 per year by car or $7,077 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,651, water and sewerage $2,144, estimated body corporate levy of $2,400, and contents insurance of $690. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Kippa-Ring close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Kippa-Ring is Kippa-Ring, a train stop about 236 m away, about a 3 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 Kippa-Ring?
The closest hospital to the centre of Kippa-Ring is Peninsula Private Hospital, about 1,174 m away, about a 15 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 Kippa-Ring?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Kippa-Ring there are 5 supermarkets, 3 cafes and 50 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: Moreton Bay Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Unitywater (Moreton Bay) 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.