Browns Plains vs Regents Park: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Browns Plains and Regents Park are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 21.6 km and 23.1 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Regents Park runs $919 a year cheaper than Browns Plains, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $10,536.
Over 10 years, Regents Park costs about $10,500 less to run than Browns Plains — the same as paying $10,500 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Browns Plains | Regents Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,699 | $1,699 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,510 | $5,741 | -$231 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $1,850 | +$1,150 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,400 | $2,800 | -$400 |
| Total (driving) | $12,358 | $11,439 | +$919 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,040 | $5,890 | +$1,150 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Browns Plains | Regents Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,135 | $2,135 | - |
| Unit | $1,776 | $1,776 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for each suburb's electricity network, including supply charge (AER Default Market Offer caps, or the QCA price in regional Queensland; 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 Regents Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Regents Park costs $919 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $10,536 in favour of Regents Park.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $1,150 per year.
On public transport the gap is $1,150 per year, $7,040 from Browns Plains versus $5,890 from Regents Park.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,699 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $2,149 a year.
- Driving commute favours Browns Plains by $231 a year, $5,510 against $5,741.
- Building insurance favours Regents Park by $1,150 a year, $1,850 against $3,000.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is commute distance and the insurance band.
Fire risk is rated high in Browns Plains against medium in Regents Park, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Browns Plains cumulative | Regents Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,358 | $11,439 | $919 |
| Year 3 | $38,197 | $35,357 | $2,840 |
| Year 5 | $65,610 | $60,731 | $4,879 |
| Year 10 | $141,671 | $131,135 | $10,536 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Browns Plains or Regents Park cheaper to live in?
Regents Park is cheaper to run by car at $11,439 per year versus $12,358 for Browns Plains, a difference of $919 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Browns Plains and Regents Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,699 in Browns Plains (Logan City Council) and $1,699 in Regents Park (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Browns Plains and $2,149 in Regents Park. 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 Regents Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,510 from Browns Plains and $5,741 from Regents Park to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Browns Plains and $192 from Regents Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Browns Plains and Regents Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Browns Plains costs a cumulative $141,671 and Regents Park costs $131,135 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $10,536 in favour of Regents Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Browns Plains and Regents Park 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 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.