Kallangur vs Narangba: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Kallangur and Narangba are both Moreton Bay Regional Council suburbs, sitting 24.9 km and 32.8 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Kallangur runs $769 a year cheaper than Narangba, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $8,816.
Over 10 years, Kallangur costs about $8,800 less to run than Narangba — the same as paying $8,800 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Kallangur | Narangba | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,309 | $1,309 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,144 | $2,144 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,993 | $6,762 | -$769 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,900 | $2,900 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,200 | $2,200 | - |
| Total (driving) | $12,346 | $13,115 | -$769 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,545 | $6,545 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Kallangur | Narangba | 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 — Kallangur vs Narangba (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kallangur costs $769 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $8,816 in favour of Kallangur.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $769 per year. Narangba is 32.8 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $6,545 and $6,545 a year, so the $769 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,309 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $2,144 a year.
- Driving commute favours Kallangur by $769 a year, $5,993 against $6,762.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,900 a year.
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.
The catchment state school scores 6.4 in Narangba against 4.9 in Kallangur, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Kallangur cumulative | Narangba cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,346 | $13,115 | $769 |
| Year 3 | $38,160 | $40,537 | $2,377 |
| Year 5 | $65,547 | $69,629 | $4,082 |
| Year 10 | $141,533 | $150,349 | $8,816 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kallangur or Narangba cheaper to live in?
Kallangur is cheaper to run by car at $12,346 per year versus $13,115 for Narangba, a difference of $769 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Kallangur and Narangba?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,309 in Kallangur (Moreton Bay Regional Council) and $1,309 in Narangba (Moreton Bay Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,144 in Kallangur and $2,144 in Narangba. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Kallangur and Narangba?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,993 from Kallangur and $6,762 from Narangba to Brisbane CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Kallangur and $192 from Narangba.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Kallangur and Narangba?
At 3% annual cost growth, Kallangur costs a cumulative $141,533 and Narangba costs $150,349 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $8,816 in favour of Kallangur. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Kallangur and Narangba is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Moreton Bay Regional Council and Moreton Bay Regional Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.