Bungalora vs Duroby: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Bungalora and Duroby are both Tweed rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 661.9 km and 661.6 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $250 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 | Bungalora | Duroby | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,799 | $1,799 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,100 | $2,850 | +$250 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $23,799 | $23,549 | +$250 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,599 | $8,349 | +$250 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Bungalora | Duroby | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,098 | $2,098 | - |
| Unit | $1,679 | $1,679 | - |
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 — Bungalora vs Duroby (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Bungalora and Duroby cost within $250 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $2,866, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $250 per year. Bungalora carries high flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $250 per year, $8,599 from Bungalora versus $8,349 from Duroby.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Bungalora cumulative | Duroby cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $23,799 | $23,549 | $250 |
| Year 3 | $73,560 | $72,788 | $772 |
| Year 5 | $126,352 | $125,025 | $1,327 |
| Year 10 | $272,829 | $269,963 | $2,866 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bungalora or Duroby cheaper to live in?
Duroby is cheaper to run by car at $23,549 per year versus $23,799 for Bungalora, a difference of $250 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Bungalora and Duroby?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,799 in Bungalora (Tweed rates (OLG) and $1,799 in Duroby (Tweed rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Bungalora and $1,300 in Duroby. 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 Bungalora and Duroby?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Bungalora and $17,600 from Duroby to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Bungalora and $2,400 from Duroby.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Bungalora and Duroby?
At 3% annual cost growth, Bungalora costs a cumulative $272,829 and Duroby costs $269,963 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,866 in favour of Duroby. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Bungalora and Duroby is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Tweed rates (OLG and Tweed 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.