True annual cost of living in Logan Reserve, QLD 4133
Living in a house in Logan Reserve costs about $12,979 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Logan Reserve sits 28.7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $13,115, with the $2,200 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 28.7km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $6,239. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.1/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 63% 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
$2,135/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,776/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Logan Reserve's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Logan Reserve
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Clarks Logan City Bus Service - Bus Depot, 5,906 m away, about a 74 minute walk. It is a bus stop.
Nearest hospital
Logan Cardiology & Specialist Centre, 5,247 m away, about a 66 minute walk.
Supermarkets
1
Cafes
0
Parks
16
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Logan Reserve to the CBD?
Public transport saves Logan Reserve residents $6,239 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,431 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Logan Reserve?
Logan Reserve falls under Logan City Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,699 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 Logan Reserve?
Running a unit in Logan Reserve costs approximately $13,115 per year by car or $6,876 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,705, water and sewerage $2,149, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $630. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Logan Reserve close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Logan Reserve is Clarks Logan City Bus Service - Bus Depot, a bus stop about 5,906 m away, about a 74 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to Logan Reserve?
The closest hospital to the centre of Logan Reserve is Logan Cardiology & Specialist Centre, about 5,247 m away, about a 66 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Logan Reserve?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Logan Reserve there is 1 supermarket, 0 cafes and 16 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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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 2026–27 (91c/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.