Daisy Hill vs Shailer Park, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Daisy Hill and Shailer Park are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 22.1 km and 25 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Daisy Hill runs $872 a year cheaper than Shailer Park, driven mostly by council rates. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $9,996.
Over 10 years, Daisy Hill costs about $10,000 less to run than Shailer Park. That's about $19 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Daisy Hill | Shailer Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,699 | $2,204 | -$505 |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $5,589 | $6,006 | -$417 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,300 | $2,250 | +$50 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,800 | $2,800 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,737 | $12,609 | -$872 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,340 | $6,795 | -$455 |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Daisy Hill | Shailer 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, Daisy Hill vs Shailer Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Daisy Hill costs $872 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $9,996 in favour of Daisy Hill.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $505 per year.
On public transport the gap is $455 per year, $6,340 from Daisy Hill versus $6,795 from Shailer Park.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Daisy Hill by $505 a year, $1,699 against $2,204.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $2,149 a year.
- Driving commute favours Daisy Hill by $417 a year, $5,589 against $6,006.
- Building insurance favours Shailer Park by $50 a year, $2,250 against $2,300.
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.
The catchment state school scores 6.8 in Shailer Park against 4.5 in Daisy Hill, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Daisy Hill cumulative | Shailer Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,737 | $12,609 | $872 |
| Year 3 | $36,278 | $38,973 | $2,695 |
| Year 5 | $62,313 | $66,943 | $4,630 |
| Year 10 | $134,552 | $144,548 | $9,996 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Daisy Hill or Shailer Park cheaper to live in?
Daisy Hill is cheaper to run by car at $11,737 per year versus $12,609 for Shailer Park, a difference of $872 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Daisy Hill and Shailer Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,699 in Daisy Hill (Logan City Council) and $2,204 in Shailer Park (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Daisy Hill and $2,149 in Shailer Park. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Daisy Hill and Shailer Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,589 from Daisy Hill and $6,006 from Shailer Park to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Daisy Hill and $192 from Shailer Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Daisy Hill and Shailer Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Daisy Hill costs a cumulative $134,552 and Shailer Park costs $144,548 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $9,996 in favour of Daisy Hill. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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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 insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.