Lisarow vs Wyoming: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Lisarow and Wyoming are both Central Coast rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 56 km and 53.5 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Lisarow runs $772 a year cheaper than Wyoming, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $8,850.
Over 10 years, Lisarow costs about $8,900 less to run than Wyoming — the same as paying $8,900 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Lisarow | Wyoming | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,454 | $1,454 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,871 | $6,193 | -$322 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,550 | $3,000 | -$450 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,175 | $11,947 | -$772 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,704 | $8,154 | -$450 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Lisarow | Wyoming | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,342 | $2,342 | - |
| Unit | $1,909 | $1,909 | - |
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 — Lisarow vs Wyoming (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Lisarow costs $772 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $8,850 in favour of Lisarow.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $450 per year. Wyoming carries medium flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $450 per year, $7,704 from Lisarow versus $8,154 from Wyoming.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,454 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute favours Lisarow by $322 a year, $5,871 against $6,193.
- Building insurance favours Lisarow by $450 a year, $2,550 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 medium in Wyoming against low in Lisarow, which feeds the insurance estimate. The catchment state school scores 6.9 in Lisarow against 4.5 in Wyoming, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Lisarow cumulative | Wyoming cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,175 | $11,947 | $772 |
| Year 3 | $34,541 | $36,927 | $2,386 |
| Year 5 | $59,330 | $63,428 | $4,098 |
| Year 10 | $128,109 | $136,959 | $8,850 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lisarow or Wyoming cheaper to live in?
Lisarow is cheaper to run by car at $11,175 per year versus $11,947 for Wyoming, a difference of $772 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Lisarow and Wyoming?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,454 in Lisarow (Central Coast rates (OLG) and $1,454 in Wyoming (Central Coast rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Lisarow and $1,300 in Wyoming. 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 Lisarow and Wyoming?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,871 from Lisarow and $6,193 from Wyoming to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Lisarow and $2,400 from Wyoming.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Lisarow and Wyoming?
At 3% annual cost growth, Lisarow costs a cumulative $128,109 and Wyoming costs $136,959 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $8,850 in favour of Lisarow. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Lisarow and Wyoming is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Central Coast rates (OLG and Central Coast 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.