Longueville vs Riverview: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Longueville and Riverview are both Lane Cove rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 5.7 km and 6.9 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Longueville runs $354 a year cheaper than Riverview, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,058.
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 | Longueville | Riverview | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,502 | $1,502 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,850 | $2,204 | -$354 |
| Commute (public transport) | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,600 | $2,600 | - |
| Total (driving) | $7,200 | $7,554 | -$354 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,270 | $7,270 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Longueville | Riverview | 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 — Longueville vs Riverview (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Longueville costs $354 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,058 in favour of Longueville.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $354 per year. Riverview is 6.9 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, $7,270 and $7,270 a year, so the $354 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,502 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Longueville by $354 a year, $1,850 against $2,204.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,300 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 | Longueville cumulative | Riverview cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,200 | $7,554 | $354 |
| Year 3 | $22,254 | $23,349 | $1,095 |
| Year 5 | $38,226 | $40,105 | $1,879 |
| Year 10 | $82,540 | $86,598 | $4,058 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Longueville or Riverview cheaper to live in?
Longueville is cheaper to run by car at $7,200 per year versus $7,554 for Riverview, a difference of $354 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Longueville and Riverview?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,502 in Longueville (Lane Cove rates (OLG) and $1,502 in Riverview (Lane Cove rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Longueville and $1,548 in Riverview. 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 Longueville and Riverview?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,850 from Longueville and $2,204 from Riverview to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $1,920 from Longueville and $1,920 from Riverview.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Longueville and Riverview?
At 3% annual cost growth, Longueville costs a cumulative $82,540 and Riverview costs $86,598 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,058 in favour of Longueville. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Longueville and Riverview is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Lane Cove rates (OLG and Lane Cove 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.