Bexley North 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
Bexley North (Bayside rates (OLG) and Kingsgrove (Georges River rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (11.8 km and 12.9 km).
Bexley North runs $439 a year cheaper than Kingsgrove, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $5,032.
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 | Bexley North | Kingsgrove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,265 | $1,447 | -$182 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $3,399 | $3,656 | -$257 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,600 | $2,300 | +$300 |
| Total (driving) | $8,512 | $8,951 | -$439 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,499 | $7,681 | -$182 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Bexley North | 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 — Bexley North vs Kingsgrove (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Bexley North costs $439 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $5,032 in favour of Bexley North.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $257 per year. Kingsgrove is 12.9 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,499 and $7,681 a year, so the $439 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Bexley North cumulative | Kingsgrove cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,512 | $8,951 | $439 |
| Year 3 | $26,310 | $27,667 | $1,357 |
| Year 5 | $45,191 | $47,522 | $2,331 |
| Year 10 | $97,581 | $102,613 | $5,032 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bexley North or Kingsgrove cheaper to live in?
Bexley North is cheaper to run by car at $8,512 per year versus $8,951 for Kingsgrove, a difference of $439 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Bexley North and Kingsgrove?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,265 in Bexley North (Bayside rates (OLG) and $1,447 in Kingsgrove (Georges River rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Bexley North 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 Bexley North and Kingsgrove?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,399 from Bexley North and $3,656 from Kingsgrove to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Bexley North and $2,386 from Kingsgrove.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Bexley North and Kingsgrove?
At 3% annual cost growth, Bexley North costs a cumulative $97,581 and Kingsgrove costs $102,613 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $5,032 in favour of Bexley North. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Bexley North and Kingsgrove is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Bayside 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.