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 | $10,545 | 17.4 km | 6.0 |
| 2 | Capalaba | $11,392 | 19.3 km | 5.7 |
| 3 | Birkdale | $11,768 | 18.6 km | 5.8 |
| 4 | Sheldon | $11,957 | 21.5 km | 5.7 |
| 5 | Alexandra Hills | $12,125 | 21.3 km | 5.3 |
| 6 | Wellington Point | $12,257 | 21.5 km | 6.8 |
| 7 | Ormiston | $12,296 | 23.1 km | 7.5 |
| 8 | Cleveland | $12,439 | 24.9 km | 6.2 |
| 9 | Thornlands | $12,539 | 25.7 km | 6.2 |
| 10 | Mount Cotton | $12,663 | 25.9 km | 7.2 |
| 11 | Victoria Point | $13,182 | 28.9 km | 5.0 |
| 12 | Redland Bay | $13,189 | 32.9 km | 6.3 |
| 13 | Coochiemudlo Island | $13,239 | 32.1 km | 5.0 |
| 14 | Russell Island | $13,387 | 41.9 km | 4.0 |
| 15 | Point Lookout | $13,388 | 49.9 km | 3.3 |
| 16 | Amity | $13,467 | 42.9 km | 3.3 |
| 17 | Macleay Island | $13,554 | 36.6 km | 4.7 |
| 18 | North Stradbroke Island | $13,559 | 43.2 km | 3.3 |
| 19 | Peel Island | $13,577 | 32.7 km | 3.3 |
| 20 | Karragarra Island | $13,598 | 39 km | 4.0 |
| 21 | Lamb Island | $13,598 | 39 km | 4.7 |
| 22 | Dunwich | $13,682 | 37.8 km | 3.3 |