Kendall vs Logans Crossing: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Kendall and Logans Crossing are both Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 284.7 km and 286.8 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $0 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.
Kendall
Logans Crossing
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Kendall | Logans Crossing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,370 | $1,370 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,500 | $3,500 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $23,770 | $23,770 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $8,570 | $8,570 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Kendall | Logans Crossing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,148 | $2,148 | - |
| Unit | $1,716 | $1,716 | - |
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 — Kendall vs Logans Crossing (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kendall and Logans Crossing cost within $0 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $0, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $0 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $8,570 and $8,570 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Kendall cumulative | Logans Crossing cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $23,770 | $23,770 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $73,471 | $73,471 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $126,198 | $126,198 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $272,496 | $272,496 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kendall or Logans Crossing cheaper to live in?
Kendall is cheaper to run by car at $23,770 per year versus $23,770 for Logans Crossing, a difference of $0 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/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 $17,600 from Kendall and $17,600 from Logans Crossing to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Kendall and $2,400 from Logans Crossing.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Kendall and Logans Crossing?
At 3% annual cost growth, Kendall costs a cumulative $272,496 and Logans Crossing costs $272,496 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Kendall. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Kendall and Logans Crossing is best to actually live in?
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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 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.