Crabbes Creek vs Mooball: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Crabbes Creek and Mooball are both Tweed rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 639.3 km and 642 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.
Crabbes Creek
Mooball
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Crabbes Creek | Mooball | 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 | $2,450 | $2,450 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $23,149 | $23,149 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $7,949 | $7,949 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Crabbes Creek | Mooball | 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 — Crabbes Creek vs Mooball (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Crabbes Creek and Mooball 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, $7,949 and $7,949 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Crabbes Creek cumulative | Mooball cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $23,149 | $23,149 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $71,551 | $71,551 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $122,901 | $122,901 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $265,377 | $265,377 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crabbes Creek or Mooball cheaper to live in?
Crabbes Creek is cheaper to run by car at $23,149 per year versus $23,149 for Mooball, 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 Crabbes Creek and Mooball?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,799 in Crabbes Creek (Tweed rates (OLG) and $1,799 in Mooball (Tweed rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Crabbes Creek and $1,300 in Mooball. 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 Crabbes Creek and Mooball?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Crabbes Creek and $17,600 from Mooball to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Crabbes Creek and $2,400 from Mooball.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Crabbes Creek and Mooball?
At 3% annual cost growth, Crabbes Creek costs a cumulative $265,377 and Mooball costs $265,377 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Crabbes Creek. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Crabbes Creek and Mooball 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.