Booti Booti vs Elizabeth Beach: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Booti Booti and Elizabeth Beach are both Mid-Coast rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 211.5 km and 211.1 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.
Booti Booti
Elizabeth Beach
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Booti Booti | Elizabeth Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,609 | $1,609 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,500 | $3,500 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $24,009 | $24,009 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $8,809 | $8,809 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Booti Booti | Elizabeth Beach | 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 — Booti Booti vs Elizabeth Beach (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Booti Booti and Elizabeth Beach 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, $8,809 and $8,809 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Booti Booti cumulative | Elizabeth Beach cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $24,009 | $24,009 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $74,209 | $74,209 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $127,467 | $127,467 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $275,236 | $275,236 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Booti Booti or Elizabeth Beach cheaper to live in?
Booti Booti is cheaper to run by car at $24,009 per year versus $24,009 for Elizabeth Beach, 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 Booti Booti and Elizabeth Beach?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,609 in Booti Booti (Mid-Coast rates (OLG) and $1,609 in Elizabeth Beach (Mid-Coast rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Booti Booti and $1,300 in Elizabeth Beach. 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 Booti Booti and Elizabeth Beach?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Booti Booti and $17,600 from Elizabeth Beach to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Booti Booti and $2,400 from Elizabeth Beach.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Booti Booti and Elizabeth Beach?
At 3% annual cost growth, Booti Booti costs a cumulative $275,236 and Elizabeth Beach costs $275,236 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Booti Booti. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Booti Booti and Elizabeth Beach is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Mid-Coast rates (OLG and Mid-Coast 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.