Bellangry vs Bril Bril: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Bellangry and Bril Bril are both Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 34.7 km and 36.6 km from Port Macquarie CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $72 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 | Bellangry | Bril Bril | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,370 | $1,370 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,866 | $6,938 | -$72 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,936 | $12,008 | -$72 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,470 | $7,470 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Bellangry | Bril Bril | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,827 | $2,774 | +$53 |
| Unit | $2,369 | $2,329 | +$40 |
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 — Bellangry vs Bril Bril (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Bellangry and Bril Bril cost within $72 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $825, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $72 per year. Bril Bril is 36.6 km from Port Macquarie CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,470 and $7,470 a year, so the $72 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,370 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute favours Bellangry by $72 a year, $6,866 against $6,938.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,400 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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Bellangry cumulative | Bril Bril cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,936 | $12,008 | $72 |
| Year 3 | $36,893 | $37,116 | $223 |
| Year 5 | $63,370 | $63,752 | $382 |
| Year 10 | $136,833 | $137,658 | $825 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bellangry or Bril Bril cheaper to live in?
Bellangry is cheaper to run by car at $11,936 per year versus $12,008 for Bril Bril, a difference of $72 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Bellangry and Bril Bril?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,370 in Bellangry (Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG) and $1,370 in Bril Bril (Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Bellangry and $1,300 in Bril Bril. 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 Bellangry and Bril Bril?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,866 from Bellangry and $6,938 from Bril Bril to Port Macquarie CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Bellangry and $2,400 from Bril Bril.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Bellangry and Bril Bril?
At 3% annual cost growth, Bellangry costs a cumulative $136,833 and Bril Bril costs $137,658 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $825 in favour of Bellangry. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Bellangry and Bril Bril is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG and Port Macquarie-Hastings 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.