Browns Plains vs Loganlea: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Browns Plains and Loganlea are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 21.6 km and 25.4 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Loganlea runs $670 a year cheaper than Browns Plains, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $7,680.
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 | Browns Plains | Loganlea | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,816 | $1,816 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,328 | $5,858 | -$530 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $1,800 | +$1,200 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,400 | $2,200 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $12,293 | $11,623 | +$670 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,157 | $5,957 | +$1,200 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Browns Plains | Loganlea | 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 — Browns Plains vs Loganlea (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Loganlea costs $670 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $7,680 in favour of Loganlea.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $1,200 per year.
On public transport the gap is $1,200 per year, $7,157 from Browns Plains versus $5,957 from Loganlea.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Browns Plains cumulative | Loganlea cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,293 | $11,623 | $670 |
| Year 3 | $37,996 | $35,926 | $2,070 |
| Year 5 | $65,265 | $61,708 | $3,557 |
| Year 10 | $140,925 | $133,245 | $7,680 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Browns Plains or Loganlea cheaper to live in?
Loganlea is cheaper to run by car at $11,623 per year versus $12,293 for Browns Plains, a difference of $670 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Browns Plains and Loganlea?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,816 in Browns Plains (Logan City Council) and $1,816 in Loganlea (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Browns Plains and $2,149 in Loganlea. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Browns Plains and Loganlea?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,328 from Browns Plains and $5,858 from Loganlea to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Browns Plains and $192 from Loganlea.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Browns Plains and Loganlea?
At 3% annual cost growth, Browns Plains costs a cumulative $140,925 and Loganlea costs $133,245 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $7,680 in favour of Loganlea. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Browns Plains and Loganlea 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.