Hallsville vs Wallamore, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Hallsville and Wallamore are both Tamworth Regional rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 11.3 km and 10.4 km from Tamworth CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Wallamore runs $529 a year cheaper than Hallsville, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $6,064.
Over 10 years the gap between these two is about $6,100, about $12 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Hallsville | Wallamore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,442 | $1,442 | - |
| Water & sewerage Estimated | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,391 | $3,162 | +$229 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,391 | $3,162 | +$229 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,850 | $1,550 | +$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $7,983 | $7,454 | +$529 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,983 | $7,454 | +$529 |
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 | Hallsville | Wallamore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $3,150 | $3,150 | - |
| Unit | $2,611 | $2,611 | - |
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, Hallsville vs Wallamore (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Hallsville and Wallamore differ by $529 a year by car, but $300 of that is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On the sourced costs, council rates, water and the commute, the gap is $229, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year. Hallsville carries medium flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $529 per year, $7,983 from Hallsville versus $7,454 from Wallamore.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,442 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute favours Wallamore by $229 a year, $3,162 against $3,391.
- Building insurance favours Wallamore by $300 a year, $1,550 against $1,850.
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 medium in Hallsville against low in Wallamore, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Hallsville cumulative | Wallamore cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,983 | $7,454 | $529 |
| Year 3 | $24,675 | $23,040 | $1,635 |
| Year 5 | $42,383 | $39,574 | $2,809 |
| Year 10 | $91,516 | $85,452 | $6,064 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hallsville or Wallamore cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Hallsville runs $7,983 a year by car and Wallamore $7,454, but most of the $529 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $229. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Hallsville and Wallamore?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,442 in Hallsville (Tamworth Regional rates (OLG) and $1,442 in Wallamore (Tamworth Regional rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Hallsville and $1,300 in Wallamore. 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 Hallsville and Wallamore?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,391 from Hallsville and $3,162 from Wallamore to Tamworth 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 Hallsville and Wallamore?
At 3% annual cost growth, Hallsville costs a cumulative $91,516 and Wallamore costs $85,452 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $6,064 in favour of Wallamore. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Tamworth Regional rates (OLG and Tamworth Regional 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.