Drummoyne vs Huntleys Point, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Drummoyne (Canada Bay rates (OLG) and Huntleys Point (Hunters Hill rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (5.6 km and 6.7 km).
Drummoyne runs $2,003 a year cheaper than Huntleys Point, driven mostly by council rates. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $22,962.
Over 10 years, Drummoyne costs about $23,000 less to run than Huntleys Point. That's about $44 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Drummoyne | Huntleys Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,268 | $2,446 | -$1,178 |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $1,820 | $2,145 | -$325 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,850 | $2,350 | -$500 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,600 | $2,600 | - |
| Total (driving) | $6,486 | $8,489 | -$2,003 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,586 | $8,264 | -$1,678 |
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 | Drummoyne | Huntleys Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,342 | $2,342 | - |
| Unit | $1,909 | $1,909 | - |
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, Drummoyne vs Huntleys Point (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Drummoyne costs $2,003 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $22,962 in favour of Drummoyne.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $1,178 per year.
On public transport the gap is $1,678 per year, $6,586 from Drummoyne versus $8,264 from Huntleys Point.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Drummoyne by $1,178 a year, $1,268 against $2,446.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Drummoyne by $325 a year, $1,820 against $2,145.
- Building insurance favours Drummoyne by $500 a year, $1,850 against $2,350.
They sit in different council areas, so the rates line is set by two different councils. For NSW that figure is the average residential rate reported to the Office of Local Government, uplifted by that council's IPART rate peg.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Drummoyne cumulative | Huntleys Point cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,486 | $8,489 | $2,003 |
| Year 3 | $20,048 | $26,239 | $6,191 |
| Year 5 | $34,435 | $45,069 | $10,634 |
| Year 10 | $74,355 | $97,317 | $22,962 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Drummoyne or Huntleys Point cheaper to live in?
Drummoyne is cheaper to run by car at $6,486 per year versus $8,489 for Huntleys Point, a difference of $2,003 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Drummoyne and Huntleys Point?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,268 in Drummoyne (Canada Bay rates (OLG) and $2,446 in Huntleys Point (Hunters Hill rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Drummoyne and $1,548 in Huntleys Point. 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 Drummoyne and Huntleys Point?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,820 from Drummoyne and $2,145 from Huntleys Point to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $1,920 from Drummoyne and $1,920 from Huntleys Point.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Drummoyne and Huntleys Point?
At 3% annual cost growth, Drummoyne costs a cumulative $74,355 and Huntleys Point costs $97,317 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $22,962 in favour of Drummoyne. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Canada Bay rates (OLG and Hunters Hill 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.