Daisy Hill vs Springwood, 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 Springwood are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 22.1 km and 20.1 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Springwood runs $480 a year cheaper than Daisy Hill, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $5,503.
Over 10 years, Springwood costs about $5,500 less to run than Daisy Hill. That's about $11 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Daisy Hill | Springwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,699 | $1,699 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $5,589 | $5,259 | +$330 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,300 | $2,150 | +$150 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,800 | $2,800 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,737 | $11,257 | +$480 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,340 | $6,190 | +$150 |
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 | Springwood | 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.
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Annual cost breakdown, Daisy Hill vs Springwood (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Springwood costs $480 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $5,503 in favour of Springwood.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $330 per year. Daisy Hill is 22.1 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $6,340 and $6,190 a year, so the $480 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
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 Springwood by $330 a year, $5,259 against $5,589.
- Building insurance favours Springwood by $150 a year, $2,150 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 5.6 in Springwood against 4.5 in Daisy Hill, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Daisy Hill cumulative | Springwood cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,737 | $11,257 | $480 |
| Year 3 | $36,278 | $34,794 | $1,484 |
| Year 5 | $62,313 | $59,765 | $2,548 |
| Year 10 | $134,552 | $129,049 | $5,503 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Daisy Hill or Springwood cheaper to live in?
Springwood is cheaper to run by car at $11,257 per year versus $11,737 for Daisy Hill, a difference of $480 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 Springwood?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,699 in Daisy Hill (Logan City Council) and $1,699 in Springwood (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Daisy Hill and $2,149 in Springwood. 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 Springwood?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,589 from Daisy Hill and $5,259 from Springwood to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Daisy Hill and $192 from Springwood.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Daisy Hill and Springwood?
At 3% annual cost growth, Daisy Hill costs a cumulative $134,552 and Springwood costs $129,049 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $5,503 in favour of Springwood. 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.