Living in a house in Milton costs about $6,431 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Milton sits 2.0 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $9,869, with the $5,500 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Transport mode has the biggest effect on total cost in a suburb this close to the city.
Cheaper to run than 84% 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 Milton'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 Milton
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Milton, 91 m away, about a minute on foot. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
RiverCity Private Hospital, 1,139 m away, about a 14 minute walk.
Supermarkets
26
Cafes
172
Parks
76
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 Milton to the CBD?
Public transport saves Milton residents $489 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $681 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Milton?
Milton 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 Milton?
Running a unit in Milton costs approximately $9,869 per year by car or $9,380 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,138, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $5,500, and contents insurance of $650. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Milton close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Milton is Milton, a train stop about 91 m away, about a minute on foot. 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 Milton?
The closest hospital to the centre of Milton is RiverCity Private Hospital, about 1,139 m away, about a 14 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 Milton?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Milton there are 26 supermarkets, 172 cafes and 76 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: Brisbane 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.