Koonyum Range vs Wilsons Creek: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Koonyum Range and Wilsons Creek are both Byron rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 628.4 km and 626.7 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $50 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 | Koonyum Range | Wilsons Creek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,649 | $1,649 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,400 | $2,450 | -$50 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $22,949 | $22,999 | -$50 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,749 | $7,799 | -$50 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Koonyum Range | Wilsons Creek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,098 | $2,098 | - |
| Unit | $1,679 | $1,679 | - |
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 — Koonyum Range vs Wilsons Creek (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Koonyum Range and Wilsons Creek cost within $50 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $573, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $50 per year. Wilsons Creek carries medium flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,749 and $7,799 a year, so the $50 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Koonyum Range cumulative | Wilsons Creek cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $22,949 | $22,999 | $50 |
| Year 3 | $70,933 | $71,088 | $155 |
| Year 5 | $121,839 | $122,105 | $266 |
| Year 10 | $263,085 | $263,658 | $573 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Koonyum Range or Wilsons Creek cheaper to live in?
Koonyum Range is cheaper to run by car at $22,949 per year versus $22,999 for Wilsons Creek, a difference of $50 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Koonyum Range and Wilsons Creek?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,649 in Koonyum Range (Byron rates (OLG) and $1,649 in Wilsons Creek (Byron rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Koonyum Range and $1,300 in Wilsons Creek. 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 Koonyum Range and Wilsons Creek?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Koonyum Range and $17,600 from Wilsons Creek to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Koonyum Range and $2,400 from Wilsons Creek.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Koonyum Range and Wilsons Creek?
At 3% annual cost growth, Koonyum Range costs a cumulative $263,085 and Wilsons Creek costs $263,658 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $573 in favour of Koonyum Range. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Koonyum Range and Wilsons Creek is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Byron rates (OLG and Byron 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.