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 2025. Use the table to sort by distance or school score.
| # | Suburb | Annual cost ↑ | CBD distance | School score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorneside | $10,702 | 17.4 km | 6.0 |
| 2 | Capalaba | $11,561 | 19.3 km | 5.7 |
| 3 | Birkdale | $11,932 | 18.6 km | 5.8 |
| 4 | Sheldon | $12,138 | 21.5 km | 5.7 |
| 5 | Alexandra Hills | $12,305 | 21.3 km | 5.3 |
| 6 | Wellington Point | $12,438 | 21.5 km | 6.8 |
| 7 | Ormiston | $12,485 | 23.1 km | 7.5 |
| 8 | Cleveland | $12,637 | 24.9 km | 6.2 |
| 9 | Thornlands | $12,740 | 25.7 km | 6.2 |
| 10 | Mount Cotton | $12,865 | 25.9 km | 7.2 |
| 11 | Victoria Point | $13,395 | 28.9 km | 5.0 |
| 12 | Redland Bay | $13,412 | 32.9 km | 6.3 |
| 13 | Coochiemudlo Island | $13,460 | 32.1 km | 5.0 |
| 14 | Point Lookout | $13,604 | 49.9 km | 3.3 |
| 15 | Russell Island | $13,617 | 41.9 km | 4.0 |
| 16 | Amity | $13,696 | 42.9 km | 3.3 |
| 17 | Macleay Island | $13,783 | 36.6 km | 4.7 |
| 18 | North Stradbroke Island | $13,788 | 43.2 km | 3.3 |
| 19 | Peel Island | $13,800 | 32.7 km | 3.3 |
| 20 | Karragarra Island | $13,828 | 39 km | 4.0 |
| 21 | Lamb Island | $13,828 | 39 km | 4.7 |
| 22 | Dunwich | $13,912 | 37.8 km | 3.3 |