Bywong vs Sutton: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Bywong and Sutton are both Yass Valley rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 227.7 km and 230.2 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.
Bywong
Sutton
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Bywong | Sutton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,202 | $1,202 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,000 | $2,000 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $22,102 | $22,102 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $6,902 | $6,902 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Bywong | Sutton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,554 | $2,554 | - |
| Unit | $2,020 | $2,020 | - |
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 — Bywong vs Sutton (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Bywong and Sutton 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, $6,902 and $6,902 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Bywong cumulative | Sutton cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $22,102 | $22,102 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $68,315 | $68,315 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $117,343 | $117,343 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $253,375 | $253,375 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bywong or Sutton cheaper to live in?
Bywong is cheaper to run by car at $22,102 per year versus $22,102 for Sutton, 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 Bywong and Sutton?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,202 in Bywong (Yass Valley rates (OLG) and $1,202 in Sutton (Yass Valley rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Bywong and $1,300 in Sutton. 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 Bywong and Sutton?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Bywong and $17,600 from Sutton to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Bywong and $2,400 from Sutton.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Bywong and Sutton?
At 3% annual cost growth, Bywong costs a cumulative $253,375 and Sutton costs $253,375 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Bywong. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Bywong and Sutton is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Yass Valley rates (OLG and Yass 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.