Edens Landing vs Holmview: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/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 $366 a year cheaper than Holmview, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,196.
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 | Edens Landing | Holmview | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,816 | $1,816 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,293 | $6,409 | -$116 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,750 | $3,000 | -$250 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,400 | $2,200 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $13,008 | $13,374 | -$366 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,907 | $7,157 | -$250 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Edens Landing | Holmview | 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 — Edens Landing vs Holmview (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Edens Landing costs $366 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,196 in favour of Edens Landing.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $250 per year.
On public transport the gap is $250 per year, $6,907 from Edens Landing versus $7,157 from Holmview.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Edens Landing cumulative | Holmview cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,008 | $13,374 | $366 |
| Year 3 | $40,206 | $41,338 | $1,132 |
| Year 5 | $69,061 | $71,004 | $1,943 |
| Year 10 | $149,122 | $153,318 | $4,196 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Edens Landing or Holmview cheaper to live in?
Edens Landing is cheaper to run by car at $13,008 per year versus $13,374 for Holmview, a difference of $366 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Edens Landing and Holmview?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,816 in Edens Landing (Logan City Council) and $1,816 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 $6,293 from Edens Landing and $6,409 from Holmview to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/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 $149,122 and Holmview costs $153,318 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,196 in favour of Edens Landing. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Edens Landing and Holmview 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.