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 | $15,645 | 17.4 km | 4.7 |
| 2 | Capalaba | $16,145 | 19.3 km | 4.1 |
| 3 | Birkdale | $16,645 | 18.6 km | 4.3 |
| 4 | Redland Bay | $18,545 | 32.9 km | 5.2 |
| 5 | Sheldon | $18,545 | 21.5 km | 4.1 |
| 6 | Thornlands | $18,545 | 25.7 km | 5.1 |
| 7 | Coochiemudlo Island | $18,645 | 32.1 km | 2.9 |
| 8 | Mount Cotton | $18,645 | 25.9 km | 6.7 |
| 9 | Ormiston | $18,645 | 23.1 km | 7.1 |
| 10 | Alexandra Hills | $18,745 | 21.3 km | 3.4 |
| 11 | Karragarra Island | $18,745 | 39 km | 1.6 |
| 12 | Lamb Island | $18,745 | 39 km | 2.3 |
| 13 | Macleay Island | $18,745 | 36.6 km | 2.3 |
| 14 | Dunwich | $18,845 | 37.8 km | 0.9 |
| 15 | Victoria Point | $18,845 | 28.9 km | 2.9 |
| 16 | Wellington Point | $18,845 | 21.5 km | 6.1 |
| 17 | Peel Island | $18,945 | 32.7 km | 0.9 |
| 18 | Cleveland | $19,302 | 24.9 km | 5.1 |
| 19 | Russell Island | $19,865 | 41.9 km | 1.6 |
| 20 | Amity | $19,965 | 42.9 km | 0.9 |
| 21 | North Stradbroke Island | $20,065 | 43.2 km | 0.9 |
| 22 | Point Lookout | $20,265 | 49.9 km | 0.9 |