Eagleby vs Loganholme: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Eagleby and Loganholme are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 31.8 km and 28.7 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Loganholme runs $655 a year cheaper than Eagleby, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $7,508.
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 | Eagleby | Loganholme | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,816 | $1,816 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,474 | $6,219 | +$255 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,100 | $2,700 | +$400 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,200 | $2,300 | -$100 |
| Total (driving) | $13,539 | $12,884 | +$655 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,257 | $6,857 | +$400 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Eagleby | Loganholme | 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.
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Annual cost breakdown — Eagleby vs Loganholme (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Loganholme costs $655 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $7,508 in favour of Loganholme.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $400 per year.
On public transport the gap is $400 per year, $7,257 from Eagleby versus $6,857 from Loganholme.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Eagleby cumulative | Loganholme cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,539 | $12,884 | $655 |
| Year 3 | $41,848 | $39,823 | $2,025 |
| Year 5 | $71,880 | $68,403 | $3,477 |
| Year 10 | $155,209 | $147,701 | $7,508 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eagleby or Loganholme cheaper to live in?
Loganholme is cheaper to run by car at $12,884 per year versus $13,539 for Eagleby, a difference of $655 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Eagleby and Loganholme?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,816 in Eagleby (Logan City Council) and $1,816 in Loganholme (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Eagleby and $2,149 in Loganholme. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Eagleby and Loganholme?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,474 from Eagleby and $6,219 from Loganholme to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Eagleby and $192 from Loganholme.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Eagleby and Loganholme?
At 3% annual cost growth, Eagleby costs a cumulative $155,209 and Loganholme costs $147,701 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $7,508 in favour of Loganholme. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Eagleby and Loganholme 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 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.