Abercrombie vs Llanarth: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Abercrombie and Llanarth are both Bathurst Regional rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 4 km and 3.6 km from Bathurst CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $127 a year of each other to run, so running cost is a minor factor here. The decision comes down to schools, risk and lifestyle, all in the free report.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Abercrombie | Llanarth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,341 | $1,341 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,328 | $1,201 | +$127 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,700 | $1,700 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,800 | $1,800 | - |
| Total (driving) | $5,669 | $5,542 | +$127 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,741 | $6,741 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Abercrombie | Llanarth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $3,257 | $3,257 | - |
| Unit | $2,691 | $2,691 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for each suburb's electricity network, including supply charge (AER Default Market Offer caps, or the QCA price in regional Queensland; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Abercrombie vs Llanarth (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Abercrombie and Llanarth cost within $127 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $1,456, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $127 per year. Abercrombie is 4 km from Bathurst CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $6,741 and $6,741 a year, so the $127 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,341 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute favours Llanarth by $127 a year, $1,201 against $1,328.
- Building insurance is identical at $1,700 a year.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is commute distance.
The catchment state school scores 5.7 in Abercrombie against 4.2 in Llanarth, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Abercrombie cumulative | Llanarth cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,669 | $5,542 | $127 |
| Year 3 | $17,522 | $17,130 | $392 |
| Year 5 | $30,097 | $29,423 | $674 |
| Year 10 | $64,989 | $63,533 | $1,456 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abercrombie or Llanarth cheaper to live in?
Llanarth is cheaper to run by car at $5,542 per year versus $5,669 for Abercrombie, a difference of $127 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Abercrombie and Llanarth?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,341 in Abercrombie (Bathurst Regional rates (OLG) and $1,341 in Llanarth (Bathurst Regional rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Abercrombie and $1,300 in Llanarth. Both figures are the average residential rate reported to the Office of Local Government, uplifted by each council's IPART rate peg.
How does the commute cost compare between Abercrombie and Llanarth?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,328 from Abercrombie and $1,201 from Llanarth to Bathurst CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Abercrombie and $2,400 from Llanarth.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Abercrombie and Llanarth?
At 3% annual cost growth, Abercrombie costs a cumulative $64,989 and Llanarth costs $63,533 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,456 in favour of Llanarth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Abercrombie and Llanarth is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Bathurst Regional rates (OLG and Bathurst Regional rates (OLG rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.