Beverley Park vs Carlton, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Beverley Park and Carlton are both Georges River rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 14.1 km and 14 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Carlton runs $423 a year cheaper than Beverley Park, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,849.
Over 10 years the gap between these two is about $4,800, about $9 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Beverley Park | Carlton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,447 | $1,447 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $4,059 | $4,036 | +$23 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,850 | $1,450 | +$400 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $8,904 | $8,481 | +$423 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,231 | $6,831 | +$400 |
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 | Beverley Park | Carlton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,342 | $2,342 | - |
| Unit | $1,909 | $1,909 | - |
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, Beverley Park vs Carlton (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Beverley Park and Carlton differ by $423 a year by car, but $400 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 $23, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $400 per year. Beverley Park carries high flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $400 per year, $7,231 from Beverley Park versus $6,831 from Carlton.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,447 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Carlton by $23 a year, $4,036 against $4,059.
- Building insurance favours Carlton by $400 a year, $1,450 against $1,850.
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 and the insurance band.
Flood risk is rated high in Beverley Park against medium in Carlton, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Beverley Park cumulative | Carlton cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,904 | $8,481 | $423 |
| Year 3 | $27,521 | $26,214 | $1,307 |
| Year 5 | $47,273 | $45,027 | $2,246 |
| Year 10 | $102,074 | $97,225 | $4,849 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beverley Park or Carlton cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Beverley Park runs $8,904 a year by car and Carlton $8,481, but most of the $423 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $23. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Beverley Park and Carlton?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,447 in Beverley Park (Georges River rates (OLG) and $1,447 in Carlton (Georges River rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Beverley Park and $1,548 in Carlton. 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 Beverley Park and Carlton?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,059 from Beverley Park and $4,036 from Carlton to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Beverley Park and $2,386 from Carlton.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Beverley Park and Carlton?
At 3% annual cost growth, Beverley Park costs a cumulative $102,074 and Carlton costs $97,225 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,849 in favour of Carlton. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Georges River rates (OLG and Georges River 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.