Georges Hall vs Lansdowne: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Georges Hall and Lansdowne are both Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 20.9 km and 21.8 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $197 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.
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 | Georges Hall | Lansdowne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,377 | $1,377 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,395 | $5,542 | -$147 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,950 | $3,000 | -$50 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,270 | $11,467 | -$197 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,275 | $8,325 | -$50 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Georges Hall | Lansdowne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,342 | $2,615 | -$273 |
| Unit | $1,909 | $2,113 | -$204 |
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 — Georges Hall vs Lansdowne (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Georges Hall and Lansdowne cost within $197 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $2,258, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $147 per year. Lansdowne is 21.8 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $8,275 and $8,325 a year, so the $197 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,377 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Georges Hall by $147 a year, $5,395 against $5,542.
- Building insurance favours Georges Hall by $50 a year, $2,950 against $3,000.
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 and the insurance band.
Flood risk is rated high in Georges Hall against medium in Lansdowne, which feeds the insurance estimate. Fire risk is rated high in Lansdowne against low in Georges Hall, which feeds the insurance estimate. The catchment state school scores 6.4 in Georges Hall against 5.2 in Lansdowne, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Georges Hall cumulative | Lansdowne cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,270 | $11,467 | $197 |
| Year 3 | $34,834 | $35,443 | $609 |
| Year 5 | $59,834 | $60,880 | $1,046 |
| Year 10 | $129,198 | $131,456 | $2,258 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Georges Hall or Lansdowne cheaper to live in?
Georges Hall is cheaper to run by car at $11,270 per year versus $11,467 for Lansdowne, a difference of $197 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Georges Hall and Lansdowne?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in Georges Hall (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Lansdowne (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Georges Hall and $1,548 in Lansdowne. 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 Georges Hall and Lansdowne?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,395 from Georges Hall and $5,542 from Lansdowne to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Georges Hall and $2,400 from Lansdowne.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Georges Hall and Lansdowne?
At 3% annual cost growth, Georges Hall costs a cumulative $129,198 and Lansdowne costs $131,456 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,258 in favour of Georges Hall. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Georges Hall and Lansdowne is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG and Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.