Browns Plains vs Loganlea: true annual running costs compared (2026)
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.
Browns Plains
Loganlea
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Browns Plains | Loganlea | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,616 | $1,616 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,834 | $1,834 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $11,880 | $11,880 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $1,800 | +$1,200 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,400 | $2,200 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $18,330 | $17,130 | +$1,200 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,642 | $5,442 | +$1,200 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Browns Plains vs Loganlea (2025-26)
What the numbers show
Loganlea costs $1,200 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $13,757 in favour of Loganlea.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $1,200 per year.
On public transport the gap shifts to $1,200 per year. Both suburbs pay a flat PT fare, so the difference in total PT cost reflects council rates and insurance rather than commute distance.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Browns Plains cumulative | Loganlea cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $18,330 | $17,130 | $1,200 |
| Year 3 | $56,656 | $52,947 | $3,709 |
| Year 5 | $97,316 | $90,945 | $6,371 |
| Year 10 | $210,133 | $196,376 | $13,757 |
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 $17,130 per year versus $18,330 for Browns Plains — a difference of $1,200 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2025-26 data.
What are council rates in Browns Plains and Loganlea?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,616 in Browns Plains (Logan City Council 2025-26) and $1,616 in Loganlea (Logan City Council 2025-26). Water and sewerage adds $1,834 in Browns Plains and $1,834 in Loganlea.
How does the commute cost compare between Browns Plains and Loganlea?
Annual driving commute costs are $11,880 from Browns Plains and $11,880 from Loganlea to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km, 220 working days). 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 $210,133 and Loganlea costs $196,376 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $13,757 in favour of Loganlea. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Logan City Council and Logan City Council rate schedules 2025-26, Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater 2025-26, ATO 88c/km, SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2025.