Kents Pocket vs Templin: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Kents Pocket and Templin are both Scenic Rim Regional Council suburbs, sitting 32.6 km and 33.8 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Kents Pocket runs $369 a year cheaper than Templin, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,230.
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 | Kents Pocket | Templin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,900 | $1,900 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,527 | $6,596 | -$69 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $3,300 | -$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,400 | $1,500 | -$100 |
| Total (driving) | $12,803 | $13,172 | -$369 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,468 | $6,768 | -$300 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Kents Pocket | Templin | 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 — Kents Pocket vs Templin (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kents Pocket costs $369 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,230 in favour of Kents Pocket.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year.
On public transport the gap is $300 per year, $6,468 from Kents Pocket versus $6,768 from Templin.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Kents Pocket cumulative | Templin cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,803 | $13,172 | $369 |
| Year 3 | $39,573 | $40,713 | $1,140 |
| Year 5 | $67,973 | $69,932 | $1,959 |
| Year 10 | $146,772 | $151,002 | $4,230 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kents Pocket or Templin cheaper to live in?
Kents Pocket is cheaper to run by car at $12,803 per year versus $13,172 for Templin, a difference of $369 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Kents Pocket and Templin?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Kents Pocket (Scenic Rim Regional Council) and $1,376 in Templin (Scenic Rim Regional Council). Water and sewerage adds $1,900 in Kents Pocket and $1,900 in Templin. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Kents Pocket and Templin?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,527 from Kents Pocket and $6,596 from Templin to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Kents Pocket and $192 from Templin.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Kents Pocket and Templin?
At 3% annual cost growth, Kents Pocket costs a cumulative $146,772 and Templin costs $151,002 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,230 in favour of Kents Pocket. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Kents Pocket and Templin is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Scenic Rim Regional Council and Scenic Rim 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.