East Hills vs Pleasure Point: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
East Hills (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and Pleasure Point (Liverpool rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (22.7 km and 23.6 km).
East Hills runs $427 a year cheaper than Pleasure Point, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,895.
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 | East Hills | Pleasure Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,377 | $1,376 | +$1 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,494 | $5,622 | -$128 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,950 | $3,250 | -$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,369 | $11,796 | -$427 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,275 | $8,574 | -$299 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | East Hills | Pleasure Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,148 | $2,420 | -$272 |
| Unit | $1,716 | $1,920 | -$204 |
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 — East Hills vs Pleasure Point (2026-27)
What the numbers show
East Hills costs $427 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,895 in favour of East Hills.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year. Pleasure Point carries high flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $299 per year, $8,275 from East Hills versus $8,574 from Pleasure Point.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | East Hills cumulative | Pleasure Point cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,369 | $11,796 | $427 |
| Year 3 | $35,140 | $36,460 | $1,320 |
| Year 5 | $60,360 | $62,627 | $2,267 |
| Year 10 | $130,333 | $135,228 | $4,895 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is East Hills or Pleasure Point cheaper to live in?
East Hills is cheaper to run by car at $11,369 per year versus $11,796 for Pleasure Point, a difference of $427 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in East Hills and Pleasure Point?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in East Hills (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,376 in Pleasure Point (Liverpool rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in East Hills and $1,548 in Pleasure 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 East Hills and Pleasure Point?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,494 from East Hills and $5,622 from Pleasure Point to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from East Hills and $2,400 from Pleasure Point.
What is the 10-year cost difference between East Hills and Pleasure Point?
At 3% annual cost growth, East Hills costs a cumulative $130,333 and Pleasure Point costs $135,228 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,895 in favour of East Hills. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of East Hills and Pleasure Point is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG and Liverpool 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.