Kurmond vs The Slopes: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Kurmond and The Slopes are both Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in suburbs, sitting 58.9 km and 59.2 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $51 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 | Kurmond | The Slopes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,848 | $1,848 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,429 | $5,378 | +$51 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,150 | $2,150 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $10,975 | $10,924 | +$51 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,946 | $7,946 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Kurmond | The Slopes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,720 | $2,720 | - |
| Unit | $2,209 | $2,209 | - |
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 — Kurmond vs The Slopes (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kurmond and The Slopes cost within $51 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $585, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $51 per year. The Slopes is 59.2 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, $7,946 and $7,946 a year, so the $51 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,848 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours The Slopes by $51 a year, $5,378 against $5,429.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,150 a year.
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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Kurmond cumulative | The Slopes cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,975 | $10,924 | $51 |
| Year 3 | $33,923 | $33,765 | $158 |
| Year 5 | $58,268 | $57,997 | $271 |
| Year 10 | $125,816 | $125,231 | $585 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kurmond or The Slopes cheaper to live in?
The Slopes is cheaper to run by car at $10,924 per year versus $10,975 for Kurmond, a difference of $51 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Kurmond and The Slopes?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,848 in Kurmond (Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in) and $1,848 in The Slopes (Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Kurmond and $1,548 in The Slopes. 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 Kurmond and The Slopes?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,429 from Kurmond and $5,378 from The Slopes to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Kurmond and $2,400 from The Slopes.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Kurmond and The Slopes?
At 3% annual cost growth, Kurmond costs a cumulative $125,816 and The Slopes costs $125,231 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $585 in favour of The Slopes. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Kurmond and The Slopes is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in and Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in 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.