Deauville vs Laurieton, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Deauville and Laurieton are both Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 28.8 km and 25.2 km from Port Macquarie CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Laurieton runs $409 a year cheaper than Deauville, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,689.
Over 10 years, Laurieton costs about $4,700 less to run than Deauville. That's about $9 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Deauville | Laurieton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,370 | $1,370 | - |
| Water & sewerage Estimated | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,441 | $6,032 | +$409 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,441 | $6,032 | +$409 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,750 | $2,750 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,861 | $11,452 | +$409 |
| Total (public transport) | $11,861 | $11,452 | +$409 |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Deauville | Laurieton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,827 | $2,827 | - |
| Unit | $2,369 | $2,369 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for each suburb's electricity network, including supply charge (AER Default Market Offer caps, or the QCA price in regional Queensland; 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
Laurieton costs $409 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,689 in favour of Laurieton.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $409 per year. Deauville is 28.8 km from Port Macquarie CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $409 per year, $11,861 from Deauville versus $11,452 from Laurieton.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,370 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute favours Laurieton by $409 a year, $6,032 against $6,441.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,750 a year.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is commute distance.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Deauville cumulative | Laurieton cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,861 | $11,452 | $409 |
| Year 3 | $36,661 | $35,397 | $1,264 |
| Year 5 | $62,972 | $60,800 | $2,172 |
| Year 10 | $135,973 | $131,284 | $4,689 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deauville or Laurieton cheaper to live in?
Laurieton is cheaper to run by car at $11,452 per year versus $11,861 for Deauville, a difference of $409 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/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 $6,441 from Deauville and $6,032 from Laurieton to Port Macquarie CBD (ATO 91c/km). No daily public transport commute is assumed from either suburb, so both are costed by car.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Deauville and Laurieton?
At 3% annual cost growth, Deauville costs a cumulative $135,973 and Laurieton costs $131,284 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,689 in favour of Laurieton. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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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 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.