Carramar vs Lansvale: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Carramar and Lansvale are both Fairfield rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 22.7 km and 23.1 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $58 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 | Carramar | Lansvale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,030 | $1,030 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,494 | $5,552 | -$58 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,950 | $2,950 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,022 | $11,080 | -$58 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,928 | $7,928 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Carramar | Lansvale | 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 — Carramar vs Lansvale (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Carramar and Lansvale cost within $58 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $665, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $58 per year. Lansvale is 23.1 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,928 and $7,928 a year, so the $58 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Carramar cumulative | Lansvale cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,022 | $11,080 | $58 |
| Year 3 | $34,068 | $34,247 | $179 |
| Year 5 | $58,517 | $58,825 | $308 |
| Year 10 | $126,355 | $127,020 | $665 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Carramar or Lansvale cheaper to live in?
Carramar is cheaper to run by car at $11,022 per year versus $11,080 for Lansvale, a difference of $58 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Carramar and Lansvale?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,030 in Carramar (Fairfield rates (OLG) and $1,030 in Lansvale (Fairfield rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Carramar and $1,548 in Lansvale. 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 Carramar and Lansvale?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,494 from Carramar and $5,552 from Lansvale to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Carramar and $2,400 from Lansvale.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Carramar and Lansvale?
At 3% annual cost growth, Carramar costs a cumulative $126,355 and Lansvale costs $127,020 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $665 in favour of Carramar. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Carramar and Lansvale is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Fairfield rates (OLG and Fairfield 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.