Bentley vs Boorabee Park, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Bentley (Lismore rates (OLG) and Boorabee Park (Kyogle rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas.
Boorabee Park runs $564 a year cheaper than Bentley, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $6,466.
Over 10 years the gap between these two is about $6,500, about $12 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Bentley | Boorabee Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,534 | $1,320 | +$214 |
| Water & sewerage Estimated | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $18,200 | $18,200 | - |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $18,200 | $18,200 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,150 | $1,800 | +$350 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $23,184 | $22,620 | +$564 |
| Total (public transport) | $23,184 | $22,620 | +$564 |
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 | Bentley | Boorabee Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,774 | $2,774 | - |
| Unit | $2,329 | $2,329 | - |
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.
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Annual cost breakdown, Bentley vs Boorabee Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Bentley and Boorabee Park differ by $564 a year by car, but $350 of that is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On the sourced costs, council rates, water and the commute, the gap is $214, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $350 per year.
On public transport the gap is $564 per year, $23,184 from Bentley versus $22,620 from Boorabee Park.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Boorabee Park by $214 a year, $1,320 against $1,534.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute is identical at $18,200 a year.
- Building insurance favours Boorabee Park by $350 a year, $1,800 against $2,150.
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.
Fire risk is rated high in Bentley against medium in Boorabee Park, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Bentley cumulative | Boorabee Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $23,184 | $22,620 | $564 |
| Year 3 | $71,659 | $69,916 | $1,743 |
| Year 5 | $123,087 | $120,093 | $2,994 |
| Year 10 | $265,779 | $259,313 | $6,466 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bentley or Boorabee Park cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Bentley runs $23,184 a year by car and Boorabee Park $22,620, but most of the $564 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $214. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Bentley and Boorabee Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,534 in Bentley (Lismore rates (OLG) and $1,320 in Boorabee Park (Kyogle rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Bentley and $1,300 in Boorabee Park. 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 Bentley and Boorabee Park?
Bentley carries a flat regional driving allowance of $18,200, about 20,000 km of household driving a year, because it is more than 100 km from Sydney CBD. Boorabee Park carries a flat regional driving allowance of $18,200, about 20,000 km of household driving a year, because it is more than 100 km from Sydney CBD. No daily public transport commute is assumed from either suburb, so both are costed by car.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Bentley and Boorabee Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Bentley costs a cumulative $265,779 and Boorabee Park costs $259,313 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $6,466 in favour of Boorabee Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Lismore rates (OLG and Kyogle rates (OLG 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.