22 suburbs ranked cheapest-first by total annual running cost: council rates, water and sewerage, commute (driving) and home insurance. Figures are from official government sources updated July 2026. Use the table to sort by distance or school score.
| # | Suburb | Annual cost ↑ | CBD distance | School score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorneside | $10,102 | 17.4 km | 6.0 |
| 2 | Capalaba | $10,811 | 19.3 km | 5.7 |
| 3 | Birkdale | $11,032 | 18.6 km | 5.8 |
| 4 | Sheldon | $11,338 | 21.5 km | 5.7 |
| 5 | Alexandra Hills | $11,455 | 21.3 km | 5.3 |
| 6 | Wellington Point | $11,538 | 21.5 km | 6.8 |
| 7 | Ormiston | $11,635 | 23.1 km | 7.5 |
| 8 | Cleveland | $11,837 | 24.9 km | 6.2 |
| 9 | Thornlands | $11,940 | 25.7 km | 6.2 |
| 10 | Mount Cotton | $12,015 | 25.9 km | 7.2 |
| 11 | Victoria Point | $12,495 | 28.9 km | 5.0 |
| 12 | Coochiemudlo Island | $12,610 | 32.1 km | 5.0 |
| 13 | Redland Bay | $12,612 | 32.9 km | 6.3 |
| 14 | Point Lookout | $12,654 | 49.9 km | 3.3 |
| 15 | Russell Island | $12,817 | 41.9 km | 4.0 |
| 16 | Amity | $12,846 | 42.9 km | 3.3 |
| 17 | Peel Island | $12,850 | 32.7 km | 3.3 |
| 18 | Macleay Island | $12,933 | 36.6 km | 4.7 |
| 19 | North Stradbroke Island | $12,938 | 43.2 km | 3.3 |
| 20 | Karragarra Island | $12,978 | 39 km | 4.0 |
| 21 | Lamb Island | $12,978 | 39 km | 4.7 |
| 22 | Dunwich | $13,012 | 37.8 km | 3.3 |