Beverly Hills vs Narwee: 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 (Georges River rates (OLG) and Narwee (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (15.1 km and 15.6 km).
The two sit within $39 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 | Narwee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,447 | $1,377 | +$70 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $4,280 | $4,389 | -$109 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $9,125 | $9,164 | -$39 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,231 | $7,161 | +$70 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Beverly Hills | Narwee | 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 — Beverly Hills vs Narwee (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Beverly Hills and Narwee cost within $39 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $447, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $109 per year. Narwee is 15.6 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,231 and $7,161 a year, so the $39 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Narwee by $70 a year, $1,377 against $1,447.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Beverly Hills by $109 a year, $4,280 against $4,389.
- Building insurance is identical at $1,850 a year.
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.
The catchment state school scores 7.3 in Beverly Hills against 6 in Narwee, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Beverly Hills cumulative | Narwee cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,125 | $9,164 | $39 |
| Year 3 | $28,204 | $28,325 | $121 |
| Year 5 | $48,446 | $48,653 | $207 |
| Year 10 | $104,608 | $105,055 | $447 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beverly Hills or Narwee cheaper to live in?
Beverly Hills is cheaper to run by car at $9,125 per year versus $9,164 for Narwee, a difference of $39 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Beverly Hills and Narwee?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,447 in Beverly Hills (Georges River rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Narwee (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Beverly Hills and $1,548 in Narwee. 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 Narwee?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,280 from Beverly Hills and $4,389 from Narwee to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Beverly Hills and $2,386 from Narwee.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Beverly Hills and Narwee?
At 3% annual cost growth, Beverly Hills costs a cumulative $104,608 and Narwee costs $105,055 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $447 in favour of Beverly Hills. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Beverly Hills and Narwee is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Georges River rates (OLG and Canterbury-Bankstown 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.