Beaumont Hills vs Kellyville: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Beaumont Hills and Kellyville are both The Hills rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 31.6 km and 28.5 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $260 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 | Beaumont Hills | Kellyville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,261 | $1,261 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,460 | $6,200 | +$260 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,119 | $10,859 | +$260 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,059 | $7,059 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Beaumont Hills | Kellyville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,420 | $2,420 | - |
| Unit | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
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.
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Annual cost breakdown — Beaumont Hills vs Kellyville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Beaumont Hills and Kellyville cost within $260 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $2,981, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $260 per year. Beaumont Hills is 31.6 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, $7,059 and $7,059 a year, so the $260 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Beaumont Hills cumulative | Kellyville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,119 | $10,859 | $260 |
| Year 3 | $34,368 | $33,564 | $804 |
| Year 5 | $59,032 | $57,652 | $1,380 |
| Year 10 | $127,467 | $124,486 | $2,981 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beaumont Hills or Kellyville cheaper to live in?
Kellyville is cheaper to run by car at $10,859 per year versus $11,119 for Beaumont Hills, a difference of $260 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Beaumont Hills and Kellyville?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,261 in Beaumont Hills (The Hills rates (OLG) and $1,261 in Kellyville (The Hills rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Beaumont Hills and $1,548 in Kellyville. 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 Beaumont Hills and Kellyville?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,460 from Beaumont Hills and $6,200 from Kellyville to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Beaumont Hills and $2,400 from Kellyville.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Beaumont Hills and Kellyville?
At 3% annual cost growth, Beaumont Hills costs a cumulative $127,467 and Kellyville costs $124,486 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,981 in favour of Kellyville. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Beaumont Hills and Kellyville is best to actually live in?
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Sources: The Hills rates (OLG and The Hills 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.