True annual cost of living in Port Of Brisbane, QLD 4178
Port Of Brisbane sits 18.5 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $6,706, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs reach $7,666, with the $2,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 18.5km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $1,371. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Lower cost
Annual cost — house
$6,706
Driving · per year
$559/month
Annual cost — unit
$7,666
Incl. body corporate
$639/month
House vs unit difference
+$960
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Brisbane City Council 2025-26
$1,519
Water & sewerage
Queensland Urban Utilities 2025-26
$1,824
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 18.5km from CBD · 192 days
$1,563
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Medium, fire Low
$1,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,800
Total annual running cost
$6,706
($559/month)
Near Brisbane City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.8/10
Compare Port Of Brisbane with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Port Of Brisbane to the CBD?
Public transport saves Port Of Brisbane residents $1,371 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,563 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Port Of Brisbane?
Port Of Brisbane falls under Brisbane City Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,519 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $999 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Port Of Brisbane?
Running a unit in Port Of Brisbane costs approximately $7,666 per year by car or $6,295 by public transport. This includes council rates of $999, water and sewerage $1,824, estimated body corporate levy of $2,800, and contents insurance of $480. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Brisbane City Council 2025-26. Water: Queensland Urban Utilities 2025-26. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA NAPLAN 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated July 2025. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.