Eagleby vs Loganholme, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/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 $464 a year cheaper than Eagleby, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $5,320.
Over 10 years, Loganholme costs about $5,300 less to run than Eagleby. That's about $10 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Eagleby | Loganholme | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,699 | $1,699 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,695 | $6,431 | +$264 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,300 | $2,100 | +$200 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,200 | $2,300 | -$100 |
| Total (driving) | $12,843 | $12,379 | +$464 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,340 | $6,140 | +$200 |
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 | Eagleby | Loganholme | 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, Eagleby vs Loganholme (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Loganholme costs $464 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $5,320 in favour of Loganholme.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $264 per year. Eagleby is 31.8 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $200 per year, $6,340 from Eagleby versus $6,140 from Loganholme.
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 Loganholme by $264 a year, $6,431 against $6,695.
- Building insurance favours Loganholme by $200 a year, $2,100 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 5.2 in Loganholme against 4 in Eagleby, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Eagleby cumulative | Loganholme cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,843 | $12,379 | $464 |
| Year 3 | $39,696 | $38,262 | $1,434 |
| Year 5 | $68,185 | $65,722 | $2,463 |
| Year 10 | $147,231 | $141,911 | $5,320 |
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 $12,379 per year versus $12,843 for Eagleby, a difference of $464 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Eagleby and Loganholme?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,699 in Eagleby (Logan City Council) and $1,699 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 $6,695 from Eagleby and $6,431 from Loganholme to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/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 $147,231 and Loganholme costs $141,911 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $5,320 in favour of Loganholme. 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.