Black Range vs Kanoona: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Black Range and Kanoona are both Bega Valley rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 341.1 km and 345 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Kanoona runs $400 a year cheaper than Black Range, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,585.
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 | Black Range | Kanoona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,829 | $1,829 | - |
| 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) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $23,129 | $22,729 | +$400 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,929 | $7,529 | +$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 | Black Range | Kanoona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,420 | $2,420 | - |
| Unit | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
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 — Black Range vs Kanoona (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kanoona costs $400 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,585 in favour of Kanoona.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $400 per year.
On public transport the gap is $400 per year, $7,929 from Black Range versus $7,529 from Kanoona.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Black Range cumulative | Kanoona cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $23,129 | $22,729 | $400 |
| Year 3 | $71,489 | $70,253 | $1,236 |
| Year 5 | $122,795 | $120,671 | $2,124 |
| Year 10 | $265,148 | $260,563 | $4,585 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Range or Kanoona cheaper to live in?
Kanoona is cheaper to run by car at $22,729 per year versus $23,129 for Black Range, 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 Black Range and Kanoona?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,829 in Black Range (Bega Valley rates (OLG) and $1,829 in Kanoona (Bega Valley rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Black Range and $1,300 in Kanoona. 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 Black Range and Kanoona?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Black Range and $17,600 from Kanoona to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Black Range and $2,400 from Kanoona.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Black Range and Kanoona?
At 3% annual cost growth, Black Range costs a cumulative $265,148 and Kanoona costs $260,563 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,585 in favour of Kanoona. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Black Range and Kanoona is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Bega Valley rates (OLG and Bega Valley 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.