Deauville vs Laurieton: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Deauville and Laurieton are both Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 285.5 km and 289 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.
Deauville
Laurieton
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Deauville | Laurieton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,370 | $1,370 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,100 | $3,100 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $23,370 | $23,370 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $8,170 | $8,170 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Deauville | Laurieton | 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 — Deauville vs Laurieton (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Deauville and Laurieton 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, $8,170 and $8,170 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Deauville cumulative | Laurieton cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $23,370 | $23,370 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $72,234 | $72,234 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $124,075 | $124,075 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $267,911 | $267,911 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deauville or Laurieton cheaper to live in?
Deauville is cheaper to run by car at $23,370 per year versus $23,370 for Laurieton, 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 Deauville and Laurieton?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,370 in Deauville (Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG) and $1,370 in Laurieton (Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Deauville and $1,300 in Laurieton. 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 Deauville and Laurieton?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Deauville and $17,600 from Laurieton to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Deauville and $2,400 from Laurieton.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Deauville and Laurieton?
At 3% annual cost growth, Deauville costs a cumulative $267,911 and Laurieton costs $267,911 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Deauville. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Deauville and Laurieton is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG and Port Macquarie-Hastings 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.