Bankstown Aerodrome vs Georges Hall: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Bankstown Aerodrome and Georges Hall are both Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 21.3 km and 20.9 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $64 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 | Bankstown Aerodrome | Georges Hall | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,377 | $1,377 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,281 | $5,217 | +$64 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,950 | $2,950 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,156 | $11,092 | +$64 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,275 | $8,275 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Bankstown Aerodrome | Georges Hall | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,148 | $2,148 | - |
| Unit | $1,716 | $1,716 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Bankstown Aerodrome vs Georges Hall (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Bankstown Aerodrome and Georges Hall cost within $64 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $734, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $64 per year. Bankstown Aerodrome is 21.3 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $8,275 and $8,275 a year, so the $64 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Bankstown Aerodrome cumulative | Georges Hall cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,156 | $11,092 | $64 |
| Year 3 | $34,482 | $34,284 | $198 |
| Year 5 | $59,229 | $58,889 | $340 |
| Year 10 | $127,891 | $127,157 | $734 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bankstown Aerodrome or Georges Hall cheaper to live in?
Georges Hall is cheaper to run by car at $11,092 per year versus $11,156 for Bankstown Aerodrome, a difference of $64 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Bankstown Aerodrome and Georges Hall?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in Bankstown Aerodrome (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Georges Hall (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Bankstown Aerodrome and $1,548 in Georges Hall. 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 Bankstown Aerodrome and Georges Hall?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,281 from Bankstown Aerodrome and $5,217 from Georges Hall to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Bankstown Aerodrome and $2,400 from Georges Hall.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Bankstown Aerodrome and Georges Hall?
At 3% annual cost growth, Bankstown Aerodrome costs a cumulative $127,891 and Georges Hall costs $127,157 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $734 in favour of Georges Hall. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Bankstown Aerodrome and Georges Hall is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG and Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.