True annual cost of living in Russell Island, QLD 4184
Living in a house in Russell Island costs about $13,617 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Russell Island sits 41.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $13,557, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,200 body corporate levy. At 41.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,781 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 36% of Redland 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 Russell Island'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 Russell Island
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Russell Island, platform 2, 3,163 m away, about a 40 minute walk. It is a ferry stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
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 Russell Island to the CBD?
Public transport saves Russell Island residents $6,781 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,973 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Russell Island?
Russell Island falls under Redland City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,436 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,436 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Russell Island?
Running a unit in Russell Island costs approximately $13,557 per year by car or $6,776 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,436, water and sewerage $2,308, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $640. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Russell Island close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Russell Island is Russell Island, platform 2, a ferry stop about 3,163 m away, about a 40 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 shops and parks are in Russell Island?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Russell Island there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 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: Redland City Council 2026-27. Water: Redland City Council Water & Sewerage 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.