Kingston vs Loganlea: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Kingston and Loganlea are both Logan City Council suburbs, sitting 22.8 km and 25.4 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Loganlea runs $851 a year cheaper than Kingston, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $9,755.
Over 10 years, Loganlea costs about $9,800 less to run than Kingston — the same as paying $9,800 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Kingston | Loganlea | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,816 | $1,816 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,149 | $2,149 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,509 | $5,858 | -$349 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,000 | $1,800 | +$1,200 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $3,000 | $2,200 | +$800 |
| Total (driving) | $12,474 | $11,623 | +$851 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,157 | $5,957 | +$1,200 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Kingston | Loganlea | 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 — Kingston vs Loganlea (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Loganlea costs $851 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $9,755 in favour of Loganlea.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $1,200 per year.
On public transport the gap is $1,200 per year, $7,157 from Kingston versus $5,957 from Loganlea.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Kingston cumulative | Loganlea cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,474 | $11,623 | $851 |
| Year 3 | $38,556 | $35,926 | $2,630 |
| Year 5 | $66,226 | $61,708 | $4,518 |
| Year 10 | $143,000 | $133,245 | $9,755 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kingston or Loganlea cheaper to live in?
Loganlea is cheaper to run by car at $11,623 per year versus $12,474 for Kingston, a difference of $851 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Kingston and Loganlea?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,816 in Kingston (Logan City Council) and $1,816 in Loganlea (Logan City Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,149 in Kingston and $2,149 in Loganlea. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Kingston and Loganlea?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,509 from Kingston and $5,858 from Loganlea to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Kingston and $192 from Loganlea.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Kingston and Loganlea?
At 3% annual cost growth, Kingston costs a cumulative $143,000 and Loganlea costs $133,245 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $9,755 in favour of Loganlea. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Logan City Council and Logan City 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.