Billywillinga vs Mount Rankin: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Billywillinga and Mount Rankin are both Bathurst Regional rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 175 km and 173 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Mount Rankin runs $400 a year cheaper than Billywillinga, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,586.
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 | Billywillinga | Mount Rankin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,341 | $1,341 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,400 | $2,000 | +$400 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,800 | $1,800 | - |
| Total (driving) | $22,641 | $22,241 | +$400 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,441 | $7,041 | +$400 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Billywillinga | Mount Rankin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,554 | $2,554 | - |
| Unit | $2,020 | $2,020 | - |
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 — Billywillinga vs Mount Rankin (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Mount Rankin costs $400 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,586 in favour of Mount Rankin.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $400 per year.
On public transport the gap is $400 per year, $7,441 from Billywillinga versus $7,041 from Mount Rankin.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Billywillinga cumulative | Mount Rankin cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $22,641 | $22,241 | $400 |
| Year 3 | $69,981 | $68,745 | $1,236 |
| Year 5 | $120,204 | $118,080 | $2,124 |
| Year 10 | $259,554 | $254,968 | $4,586 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Billywillinga or Mount Rankin cheaper to live in?
Mount Rankin is cheaper to run by car at $22,241 per year versus $22,641 for Billywillinga, a difference of $400 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Billywillinga and Mount Rankin?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,341 in Billywillinga (Bathurst Regional rates (OLG) and $1,341 in Mount Rankin (Bathurst Regional rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Billywillinga and $1,300 in Mount Rankin. 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 Billywillinga and Mount Rankin?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Billywillinga and $17,600 from Mount Rankin to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Billywillinga and $2,400 from Mount Rankin.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Billywillinga and Mount Rankin?
At 3% annual cost growth, Billywillinga costs a cumulative $259,554 and Mount Rankin costs $254,968 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,586 in favour of Mount Rankin. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Billywillinga and Mount Rankin is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Bathurst Regional rates (OLG and Bathurst Regional 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.