Beverly Hills vs Kingsgrove, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Beverly Hills and Kingsgrove are both Georges River rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 15.1 km and 12.9 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $149 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 the gap between these two is about $1,700, about $3 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Beverly Hills | Kingsgrove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,447 | $1,447 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $4,280 | $3,781 | +$499 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,500 | $1,850 | -$350 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $8,775 | $8,626 | +$149 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,881 | $7,231 | -$350 |
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 | Beverly Hills | Kingsgrove | 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.
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Annual cost breakdown, Beverly Hills vs Kingsgrove (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Beverly Hills and Kingsgrove differ by $149 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 $499, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $499 per year. Beverly Hills is 15.1 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $350 per year, $6,881 from Beverly Hills versus $7,231 from Kingsgrove.
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 Kingsgrove by $499 a year, $3,781 against $4,280.
- Building insurance favours Beverly Hills by $350 a year, $1,500 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 medium in Kingsgrove against low in Beverly Hills, which feeds the insurance estimate. The catchment state school scores 7.3 in Beverly Hills against 6.3 in Kingsgrove, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Beverly Hills cumulative | Kingsgrove cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,775 | $8,626 | $149 |
| Year 3 | $27,123 | $26,662 | $461 |
| Year 5 | $46,588 | $45,797 | $791 |
| Year 10 | $100,596 | $98,887 | $1,709 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beverly Hills or Kingsgrove cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Beverly Hills runs $8,775 a year by car and Kingsgrove $8,626, but most of the $149 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $499. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Beverly Hills and Kingsgrove?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,447 in Beverly Hills (Georges River rates (OLG) and $1,447 in Kingsgrove (Georges River rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Beverly Hills and $1,548 in Kingsgrove. 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 Beverly Hills and Kingsgrove?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,280 from Beverly Hills and $3,781 from Kingsgrove to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Beverly Hills and $2,386 from Kingsgrove.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Beverly Hills and Kingsgrove?
At 3% annual cost growth, Beverly Hills costs a cumulative $100,596 and Kingsgrove costs $98,887 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,709 in favour of Kingsgrove. 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.