Enmore vs Erskineville: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Enmore (Inner West rates (OLG) and Erskineville (Sydney rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (5 km and 4.1 km).
Erskineville runs $747 a year cheaper than Enmore, driven mostly by council rates. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $8,564.
Over 10 years, Erskineville costs about $8,600 less to run than Enmore — the same as paying $8,600 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Enmore | Erskineville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,401 | $924 | +$477 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,584 | $1,314 | +$270 |
| Commute (public transport) | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,600 | $3,500 | -$900 |
| Total (driving) | $6,833 | $6,086 | +$747 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,169 | $6,692 | +$477 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Enmore | Erskineville | 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.
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Annual cost breakdown — Enmore vs Erskineville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Erskineville costs $747 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $8,564 in favour of Erskineville.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $477 per year.
On public transport the gap is $477 per year, $7,169 from Enmore versus $6,692 from Erskineville.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Enmore cumulative | Erskineville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $6,833 | $6,086 | $747 |
| Year 3 | $21,120 | $18,811 | $2,309 |
| Year 5 | $36,277 | $32,311 | $3,966 |
| Year 10 | $78,333 | $69,769 | $8,564 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enmore or Erskineville cheaper to live in?
Erskineville is cheaper to run by car at $6,086 per year versus $6,833 for Enmore, a difference of $747 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Enmore and Erskineville?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,401 in Enmore (Inner West rates (OLG) and $924 in Erskineville (Sydney rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Enmore and $1,548 in Erskineville. 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 Enmore and Erskineville?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,584 from Enmore and $1,314 from Erskineville to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $1,920 from Enmore and $1,920 from Erskineville.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Enmore and Erskineville?
At 3% annual cost growth, Enmore costs a cumulative $78,333 and Erskineville costs $69,769 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $8,564 in favour of Erskineville. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Enmore and Erskineville is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Inner West rates (OLG and Sydney 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.