Buccan vs Logan Reserve: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Buccan and Logan Reserve are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 32.1 km and 28.7 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Logan Reserve runs $585 a year cheaper than Buccan, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $6,706.
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 | Buccan | Logan Reserve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,699 | $1,699 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,716 | $6,431 | +$285 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $2,700 | +$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,000 | $2,200 | -$200 |
| Total (driving) | $13,564 | $12,979 | +$585 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,040 | $6,740 | +$300 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Buccan | Logan Reserve | 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 — Buccan vs Logan Reserve (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Logan Reserve costs $585 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $6,706 in favour of Logan Reserve.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year.
On public transport the gap is $300 per year, $7,040 from Buccan versus $6,740 from Logan Reserve.
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 Logan Reserve by $285 a year, $6,431 against $6,716.
- Building insurance favours Logan Reserve by $300 a year, $2,700 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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Buccan cumulative | Logan Reserve cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,564 | $12,979 | $585 |
| Year 3 | $41,925 | $40,117 | $1,808 |
| Year 5 | $72,013 | $68,907 | $3,106 |
| Year 10 | $155,496 | $148,790 | $6,706 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buccan or Logan Reserve cheaper to live in?
Logan Reserve is cheaper to run by car at $12,979 per year versus $13,564 for Buccan, a difference of $585 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Buccan and Logan Reserve?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,699 in Buccan (Logan City Council) and $1,699 in Logan Reserve (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Buccan and $2,149 in Logan Reserve. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Buccan and Logan Reserve?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,716 from Buccan and $6,431 from Logan Reserve to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Buccan and $192 from Logan Reserve.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Buccan and Logan Reserve?
At 3% annual cost growth, Buccan costs a cumulative $155,496 and Logan Reserve costs $148,790 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $6,706 in favour of Logan Reserve. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Buccan and Logan Reserve 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.