Belivah vs Wolffdene: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Belivah and Wolffdene are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 35.3 km and 37.6 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Belivah runs $369 a year cheaper than Wolffdene, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,230.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Belivah | Wolffdene | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,816 | $1,816 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,665 | $6,734 | -$69 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,900 | $3,200 | -$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,200 | $1,800 | +$400 |
| Total (driving) | $13,530 | $13,899 | -$369 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,057 | $7,357 | -$300 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Belivah | Wolffdene | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $1,976 | $1,976 | - |
| Unit | $1,591 | $1,591 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Belivah vs Wolffdene (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Belivah costs $369 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,230 in favour of Belivah.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year.
On public transport the gap is $300 per year, $7,057 from Belivah versus $7,357 from Wolffdene.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Belivah cumulative | Wolffdene cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,530 | $13,899 | $369 |
| Year 3 | $41,820 | $42,960 | $1,140 |
| Year 5 | $71,833 | $73,792 | $1,959 |
| Year 10 | $155,106 | $159,336 | $4,230 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Belivah or Wolffdene cheaper to live in?
Belivah is cheaper to run by car at $13,530 per year versus $13,899 for Wolffdene, a difference of $369 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Belivah and Wolffdene?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,816 in Belivah (Logan City Council) and $1,816 in Wolffdene (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Belivah and $2,149 in Wolffdene. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Belivah and Wolffdene?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,665 from Belivah and $6,734 from Wolffdene to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Belivah and $192 from Wolffdene.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Belivah and Wolffdene?
At 3% annual cost growth, Belivah costs a cumulative $155,106 and Wolffdene costs $159,336 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,230 in favour of Belivah. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Belivah and Wolffdene is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Logan City Council and Logan City Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.