Beaumont Hills vs Kellyville Ridge, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Beaumont Hills (The Hills rates (OLG) and Kellyville Ridge (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (31.6 km and 32.4 km).
Beaumont Hills runs $305 a year cheaper than Kellyville Ridge, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $3,496.
Over 10 years, Beaumont Hills costs about $3,500 less to run than Kellyville Ridge. That's about $7 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Beaumont Hills | Kellyville Ridge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,261 | $1,360 | -$99 |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,680 | $6,736 | -$56 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,350 | $1,500 | -$150 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $10,839 | $11,144 | -$305 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,559 | $6,808 | -$249 |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Beaumont Hills | Kellyville Ridge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,720 | $2,720 | - |
| Unit | $2,209 | $2,209 | - |
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, Beaumont Hills vs Kellyville Ridge (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Beaumont Hills costs $305 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $3,496 in favour of Beaumont Hills.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $150 per year.
On public transport the gap is $249 per year, $6,559 from Beaumont Hills versus $6,808 from Kellyville Ridge.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Beaumont Hills by $99 a year, $1,261 against $1,360.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Beaumont Hills by $56 a year, $6,680 against $6,736.
- Building insurance favours Beaumont Hills by $150 a year, $1,350 against $1,500.
They sit in different council areas, so the rates line is set by two different councils. For NSW that figure is the average residential rate reported to the Office of Local Government, uplifted by that council's IPART rate peg.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Beaumont Hills cumulative | Kellyville Ridge cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,839 | $11,144 | $305 |
| Year 3 | $33,502 | $34,445 | $943 |
| Year 5 | $57,546 | $59,165 | $1,619 |
| Year 10 | $124,257 | $127,753 | $3,496 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beaumont Hills or Kellyville Ridge cheaper to live in?
Beaumont Hills is cheaper to run by car at $10,839 per year versus $11,144 for Kellyville Ridge, a difference of $305 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Beaumont Hills and Kellyville Ridge?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,261 in Beaumont Hills (The Hills rates (OLG) and $1,360 in Kellyville Ridge (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Beaumont Hills and $1,548 in Kellyville Ridge. 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 Ridge?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,680 from Beaumont Hills and $6,736 from Kellyville Ridge to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Beaumont Hills and $2,400 from Kellyville Ridge.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Beaumont Hills and Kellyville Ridge?
At 3% annual cost growth, Beaumont Hills costs a cumulative $124,257 and Kellyville Ridge costs $127,753 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $3,496 in favour of Beaumont Hills. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: The Hills rates (OLG and Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.