Dugandan vs Kents Pocket: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Dugandan and Kents Pocket are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, sitting 31.3 km and 32.6 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Dugandan runs $688 a year cheaper than Kents Pocket, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $7,887.
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 | Dugandan | Kents Pocket | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,439 | $6,527 | -$88 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,400 | $3,000 | -$600 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,400 | +$100 |
| Total (driving) | $12,115 | $12,803 | -$688 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,868 | $6,468 | -$600 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Dugandan | Kents Pocket | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $1,976 | $1,976 | - |
| Unit | $1,591 | $1,591 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Dugandan vs Kents Pocket (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Dugandan costs $688 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $7,887 in favour of Dugandan.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $600 per year.
On public transport the gap is $600 per year, $5,868 from Dugandan versus $6,468 from Kents Pocket.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Dugandan cumulative | Kents Pocket cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,115 | $12,803 | $688 |
| Year 3 | $37,446 | $39,573 | $2,127 |
| Year 5 | $64,320 | $67,973 | $3,653 |
| Year 10 | $138,885 | $146,772 | $7,887 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dugandan or Kents Pocket cheaper to live in?
Dugandan is cheaper to run by car at $12,115 per year versus $12,803 for Kents Pocket, a difference of $688 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Dugandan and Kents Pocket?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Dugandan (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in Kents Pocket (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Dugandan and $1,900 in Kents Pocket. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Dugandan and Kents Pocket?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,439 from Dugandan and $6,527 from Kents Pocket to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Dugandan and $192 from Kents Pocket.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Dugandan and Kents Pocket?
At 3% annual cost growth, Dugandan costs a cumulative $138,885 and Kents Pocket costs $146,772 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $7,887 in favour of Dugandan. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Dugandan and Kents Pocket is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Scenic Rim Regional Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.