Families in regional Queensland are paying more state and Catholic education costs than regional residents of any other state, as expenses continue to skyrocket, while Brisbane parents enjoy the country s most affordable government schooling. Research from the Futurity Investment Group s Planning for Education Index reveals that Queensland s capital is home to the nation s most affordable government education, with a price tag of $73,159 over a 13-year period - around $8500 below the national average. Vinny and Lori Maresca with their children Matilda and Leo at Tenison Woods Catholic School in Richmond, Sept 3, 2020. Picture: Brenton Edwards It compares with the most expensive government schools in Sydney ($90,122) and Melbourne ($86,737) and is cheaper even than regional and remote Queensland ($76,588).