Bass Hill vs Lansdowne: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Bass Hill and Lansdowne are both Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 20.1 km and 21.8 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Bass Hill runs $1,423 a year cheaper than Lansdowne, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $16,313.
Over 10 years, Bass Hill costs about $16,300 less to run than Lansdowne — the same as paying $16,300 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Bass Hill | Lansdowne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,377 | $1,377 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,086 | $5,359 | -$273 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $3,000 | -$1,150 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $9,861 | $11,284 | -$1,423 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,175 | $8,325 | -$1,150 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Bass Hill | Lansdowne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,148 | $2,420 | -$272 |
| Unit | $1,716 | $1,920 | -$204 |
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 — Bass Hill vs Lansdowne (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Bass Hill costs $1,423 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $16,313 in favour of Bass Hill.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $1,150 per year. Lansdowne carries medium flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $1,150 per year, $7,175 from Bass Hill versus $8,325 from Lansdowne.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Bass Hill cumulative | Lansdowne cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,861 | $11,284 | $1,423 |
| Year 3 | $30,479 | $34,878 | $4,399 |
| Year 5 | $52,353 | $59,908 | $7,555 |
| Year 10 | $113,045 | $129,358 | $16,313 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bass Hill or Lansdowne cheaper to live in?
Bass Hill is cheaper to run by car at $9,861 per year versus $11,284 for Lansdowne, a difference of $1,423 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Bass Hill and Lansdowne?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in Bass Hill (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Lansdowne (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Bass Hill and $1,548 in Lansdowne. 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 Bass Hill and Lansdowne?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,086 from Bass Hill and $5,359 from Lansdowne to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Bass Hill and $2,400 from Lansdowne.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Bass Hill and Lansdowne?
At 3% annual cost growth, Bass Hill costs a cumulative $113,045 and Lansdowne costs $129,358 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $16,313 in favour of Bass Hill. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Bass Hill and Lansdowne 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.