True annual cost of living in Petrie Terrace, QLD 4000
Living in a house in Petrie Terrace costs about $5,264 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Petrie Terrace sits 1.4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $9,052, with the $5,000 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 99% 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 Petrie Terrace'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 Petrie Terrace
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Normanby, 501 m away, about a 6 minute walk. It is a bus stop.
Nearest hospital
St Andrews War Memorial Private Hospital, 835 m away, about a 10 minute walk.
Supermarkets
27
Cafes
214
Parks
83
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 Petrie Terrace to the CBD?
Public transport saves Petrie Terrace residents $322 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $514 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Petrie Terrace?
Petrie Terrace 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 Petrie Terrace?
Running a unit in Petrie Terrace costs approximately $9,052 per year by car or $8,730 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,138, water and sewerage $1,900, estimated body corporate levy of $5,000, and contents insurance of $500. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Petrie Terrace close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Petrie Terrace is Normanby, a bus stop about 501 m away, about a 6 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 Petrie Terrace?
The closest hospital to the centre of Petrie Terrace is St Andrews War Memorial Private Hospital, about 835 m away, about a 10 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 Petrie Terrace?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Petrie Terrace there are 27 supermarkets, 214 cafes and 83 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.