Kendall vs Logans Crossing, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Kendall and Logans Crossing are both Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 30 km and 28.3 km from Port Macquarie CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $161 a year of each other to run, so running cost is a minor factor here. The decision comes down to schools, risk and lifestyle, all in the free report.
Over 10 years, Logans Crossing costs about $1,800 less to run than Kendall. That's about $4 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Kendall | Logans Crossing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,370 | $1,370 | - |
| Water & sewerage Estimated | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,552 | $6,391 | +$161 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,552 | $6,391 | +$161 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $3,100 | $3,100 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $12,322 | $12,161 | +$161 |
| Total (public transport) | $12,322 | $12,161 | +$161 |
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: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Kendall | Logans Crossing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,827 | $2,827 | - |
| Unit | $2,369 | $2,369 | - |
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, Kendall vs Logans Crossing (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kendall and Logans Crossing cost within $161 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $1,846, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $161 per year. Kendall is 30 km from Port Macquarie CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $12,322 and $12,161 a year, so the $161 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,370 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute favours Logans Crossing by $161 a year, $6,391 against $6,552.
- Building insurance is identical at $3,100 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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Kendall cumulative | Logans Crossing cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,322 | $12,161 | $161 |
| Year 3 | $38,086 | $37,588 | $498 |
| Year 5 | $65,419 | $64,564 | $855 |
| Year 10 | $141,258 | $139,412 | $1,846 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kendall or Logans Crossing cheaper to live in?
Logans Crossing is cheaper to run by car at $12,161 per year versus $12,322 for Kendall, a difference of $161 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Kendall and Logans Crossing?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,370 in Kendall (Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG) and $1,370 in Logans Crossing (Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Kendall and $1,300 in Logans Crossing. Both figures are the average residential rate reported to the Office of Local Government, uplifted by each council's IPART rate peg.
How does the commute cost compare between Kendall and Logans Crossing?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,552 from Kendall and $6,391 from Logans Crossing to Port Macquarie CBD (ATO 91c/km). No daily public transport commute is assumed from either suburb, so both are costed by car.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Kendall and Logans Crossing?
At 3% annual cost growth, Kendall costs a cumulative $141,258 and Logans Crossing costs $139,412 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,846 in favour of Logans Crossing. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG and Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG 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.