Edens Landing vs Holmview, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Edens Landing and Holmview are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 29.5 km and 30.9 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Edens Landing runs $319 a year cheaper than Holmview, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $3,657.
Over 10 years the gap between these two is about $3,700, about $7 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Edens Landing | Holmview | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,699 | $1,699 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,508 | $6,627 | -$119 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,050 | $2,250 | -$200 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,400 | $2,200 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $12,406 | $12,725 | -$319 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,090 | $6,290 | -$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 | Edens Landing | Holmview | 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, Edens Landing vs Holmview (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Edens Landing and Holmview differ by $319 a year by car, but $200 of that is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On the sourced costs, council rates, water and the commute, the gap is $119, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $200 per year.
On public transport the gap is $200 per year, $6,090 from Edens Landing versus $6,290 from Holmview.
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 Edens Landing by $119 a year, $6,508 against $6,627.
- Building insurance favours Edens Landing by $200 a year, $2,050 against $2,250.
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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Edens Landing cumulative | Holmview cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,406 | $12,725 | $319 |
| Year 3 | $38,346 | $39,332 | $986 |
| Year 5 | $65,865 | $67,559 | $1,694 |
| Year 10 | $142,221 | $145,878 | $3,657 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Edens Landing or Holmview cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Edens Landing runs $12,406 a year by car and Holmview $12,725, but most of the $319 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $119. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Edens Landing and Holmview?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,699 in Edens Landing (Logan City Council) and $1,699 in Holmview (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Edens Landing and $2,149 in Holmview. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Edens Landing and Holmview?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,508 from Edens Landing and $6,627 from Holmview to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Edens Landing and $192 from Holmview.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Edens Landing and Holmview?
At 3% annual cost growth, Edens Landing costs a cumulative $142,221 and Holmview costs $145,878 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $3,657 in favour of Edens Landing. 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.