Boonoo Boonoo vs Carrolls Creek: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Boonoo Boonoo and Carrolls Creek are both Tenterfield rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 562.2 km and 565.5 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $0 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.
Boonoo Boonoo
Carrolls Creek
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Boonoo Boonoo | Carrolls Creek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $969 | $969 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $22,269 | $22,269 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $7,069 | $7,069 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Boonoo Boonoo | Carrolls Creek | 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 — Boonoo Boonoo vs Carrolls Creek (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Boonoo Boonoo and Carrolls Creek cost within $0 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $0, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $0 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,069 and $7,069 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Boonoo Boonoo cumulative | Carrolls Creek cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $22,269 | $22,269 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $68,831 | $68,831 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $118,229 | $118,229 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $255,289 | $255,289 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boonoo Boonoo or Carrolls Creek cheaper to live in?
Boonoo Boonoo is cheaper to run by car at $22,269 per year versus $22,269 for Carrolls Creek, a difference of $0 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Boonoo Boonoo and Carrolls Creek?
Annual council rates for a house are $969 in Boonoo Boonoo (Tenterfield rates (OLG) and $969 in Carrolls Creek (Tenterfield rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Boonoo Boonoo and $1,300 in Carrolls Creek. 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 Boonoo Boonoo and Carrolls Creek?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Boonoo Boonoo and $17,600 from Carrolls Creek to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Boonoo Boonoo and $2,400 from Carrolls Creek.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Boonoo Boonoo and Carrolls Creek?
At 3% annual cost growth, Boonoo Boonoo costs a cumulative $255,289 and Carrolls Creek costs $255,289 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Boonoo Boonoo. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Boonoo Boonoo and Carrolls Creek is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Tenterfield rates (OLG and Tenterfield 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.