Annual cost of living in Cedar Grove, QLD 4285

Living in a house in Cedar Grove costs about $11,198 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Cedar Grove sits 14.6 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs come in at $10,207, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,841 per year at this distance.

Last updated July 2026 · Logan City Council rates 2026-27, ATO 88c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Cheaper to run than 91% of Logan City Council suburbs, about 12% below the regional average.

The commute is the biggest expense at $4,033, roughly 36% of the annual total.

Bushfire risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.

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House annual cost

$11,198

Driving · per year

$933/month

Lower cost

Unit annual cost

$10,207

Incl. body corporate

$851/month

House vs unit difference

−$991

Unit is cheaper per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates

Logan City Council 2026-27 · minimum rate

$1,816

Water & sewerage

Logan City Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27

$2,149

Driving commute

ATO 88c/km · 14.6km from CBD · 192 days

$4,033

Home insurance

Estimated · flood Low · fire High

$3,200

Total annual running cost

$11,198

($933/month)

↓ 12% below Logan City Council average

SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 6.4/10 Average

Cheaper to run than 91% of Logan City Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).

Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household

House

$1,976/yr

5,126 kWh

Unit

$1,591/yr

3,845 kWh

Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Cedar Grove's climate zone at 2025 rates. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.

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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Cedar Grove to the CBD?

Public transport saves Cedar Grove residents $3,841 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,033 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.

What are the council rates in Cedar Grove?

Cedar Grove falls under Logan City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,816 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,705 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in Cedar Grove?

Running a unit in Cedar Grove costs approximately $10,207 per year by car or $6,366 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,705, water and sewerage $2,149, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Logan City Council 2026-27. Water: Logan City Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated 2026-07.
Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.

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