Living in a house in Loganlea costs about $11,706 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Loganlea sits 25.4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Unit costs reach $12,592, with the $2,200 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 25.4km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $5,866. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Cheaper to run than 88% 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 Loganlea'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 Loganlea
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Loganlea, 873 m away, about an 11 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Logan Cardiology & Specialist Centre, 194 m away, about a 2 minute walk.
Supermarkets
9
Cafes
12
Parks
47
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 Loganlea to the CBD?
Public transport saves Loganlea residents $5,866 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,058 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Loganlea?
Loganlea 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 Loganlea?
Running a unit in Loganlea costs approximately $12,592 per year by car or $6,726 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 $480. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Loganlea close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Loganlea is Loganlea, a train stop about 873 m away, about an 11 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 Loganlea?
The closest hospital to the centre of Loganlea is Logan Cardiology & Specialist Centre, about 194 m away, about a 2 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 Loganlea?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Loganlea there are 9 supermarkets, 12 cafes and 47 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
Your report is opening in a new tab. Check your inbox if it doesn't appear within a minute.
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.