True annual cost of living in Jacobs Well, QLD 4208
Jacobs Well sits 48.1 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $21,850, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $19,470, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 48.1km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $13,008 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$21,850
Driving · per year
$1,821/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$19,470
Incl. body corporate
$1,623/month
House vs unit difference
−$2,380
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Logan City Council 2025-26
$1,616
Water & sewerage
Logan City Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26
$1,834
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 48.1km from CBD · 192 days
$13,200
Home insurance
Estimated — flood High, fire High
$5,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$21,850
($1,821/month)
↑ 18% above Logan City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.2/10
Compare Jacobs Well with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Jacobs Well to the CBD?
Public transport saves Jacobs Well residents $13,008 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $13,200 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Jacobs Well?
Jacobs Well falls under Logan City Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,616 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,616 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Jacobs Well?
Running a unit in Jacobs Well costs approximately $19,470 per year by car or $6,462 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,616, water and sewerage $1,834, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $820. 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 2025-26. Water: Logan City Council Water & Sewerage 2025-26. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA NAPLAN 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated July 2025. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.