Birrong vs Yagoona: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Birrong and Yagoona are both Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 17.5 km and 17.9 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $75 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 | Birrong | Yagoona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,377 | $1,377 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $4,620 | $4,695 | -$75 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $9,395 | $9,470 | -$75 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,161 | $7,161 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Birrong | Yagoona | 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 — Birrong vs Yagoona (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Birrong and Yagoona cost within $75 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $860, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $75 per year. Yagoona is 17.9 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, $7,161 and $7,161 a year, so the $75 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Birrong cumulative | Yagoona cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,395 | $9,470 | $75 |
| Year 3 | $29,039 | $29,271 | $232 |
| Year 5 | $49,879 | $50,278 | $399 |
| Year 10 | $107,703 | $108,563 | $860 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Birrong or Yagoona cheaper to live in?
Birrong is cheaper to run by car at $9,395 per year versus $9,470 for Yagoona, a difference of $75 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Birrong and Yagoona?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in Birrong (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Yagoona (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Birrong and $1,548 in Yagoona. 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 Birrong and Yagoona?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,620 from Birrong and $4,695 from Yagoona to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Birrong and $2,386 from Yagoona.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Birrong and Yagoona?
At 3% annual cost growth, Birrong costs a cumulative $107,703 and Yagoona costs $108,563 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $860 in favour of Birrong. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Birrong and Yagoona is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG and Canterbury-Bankstown 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.