Kallangur vs Narangba: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/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 $744 a year cheaper than Narangba, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $8,529.
Over 10 years, Kallangur costs about $8,500 less to run than Narangba — the same as paying $8,500 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 | $1,636 | $1,636 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,144 | $2,144 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,795 | $6,539 | -$744 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,900 | $2,900 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,200 | $2,200 | - |
| Total (driving) | $12,475 | $13,219 | -$744 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,872 | $6,872 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Kallangur | Narangba | 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 — Kallangur vs Narangba (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kallangur costs $744 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $8,529 in favour of Kallangur.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $744 per year. Narangba is 32.8 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $6,872 and $6,872 a year, so the $744 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Kallangur cumulative | Narangba cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,475 | $13,219 | $744 |
| Year 3 | $38,559 | $40,859 | $2,300 |
| Year 5 | $66,231 | $70,181 | $3,950 |
| Year 10 | $143,012 | $151,541 | $8,529 |
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 $12,475 per year versus $13,219 for Narangba, a difference of $744 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Kallangur and Narangba?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,636 in Kallangur (Moreton Bay Regional Council) and $1,636 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 $5,795 from Kallangur and $6,539 from Narangba to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/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 $143,012 and Narangba costs $151,541 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $8,529 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 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.