Beverly Hills vs Kingsgrove: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/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 $33 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 | Beverly Hills | Kingsgrove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,447 | $1,447 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $4,139 | $3,656 | +$483 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $2,300 | -$450 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $8,984 | $8,951 | +$33 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,231 | $7,681 | -$450 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Beverly Hills | Kingsgrove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,148 | $2,148 | - |
| Unit | $1,716 | $1,716 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Beverly Hills vs Kingsgrove (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Beverly Hills and Kingsgrove cost within $33 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $378, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $483 per year. Beverly Hills is 15.1 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the gap is $450 per year, $7,231 from Beverly Hills versus $7,681 from Kingsgrove.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Beverly Hills cumulative | Kingsgrove cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,984 | $8,951 | $33 |
| Year 3 | $27,769 | $27,667 | $102 |
| Year 5 | $47,697 | $47,522 | $175 |
| Year 10 | $102,991 | $102,613 | $378 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beverly Hills or Kingsgrove cheaper to live in?
Kingsgrove is cheaper to run by car at $8,951 per year versus $8,984 for Beverly Hills, a difference of $33 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. 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 $4,139 from Beverly Hills and $3,656 from Kingsgrove to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/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 $102,991 and Kingsgrove costs $102,613 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $378 in favour of Kingsgrove. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Beverly Hills and Kingsgrove is best to actually live in?
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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 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.