Modanville vs Tullera: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Modanville and Tullera are both Lismore rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 605.8 km and 602 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $0 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.
Modanville
Tullera
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Modanville | Tullera | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,534 | $1,534 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,000 | $2,000 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $22,434 | $22,434 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $7,234 | $7,234 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Modanville | Tullera | 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.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Modanville vs Tullera (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Modanville and Tullera cost within $0 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $0, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $0 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,234 and $7,234 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Modanville cumulative | Tullera cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $22,434 | $22,434 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $69,341 | $69,341 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $119,105 | $119,105 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $257,181 | $257,181 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Modanville or Tullera cheaper to live in?
Modanville is cheaper to run by car at $22,434 per year versus $22,434 for Tullera, a difference of $0 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Modanville and Tullera?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,534 in Modanville (Lismore rates (OLG) and $1,534 in Tullera (Lismore rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Modanville and $1,300 in Tullera. 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 Modanville and Tullera?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Modanville and $17,600 from Tullera to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Modanville and $2,400 from Tullera.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Modanville and Tullera?
At 3% annual cost growth, Modanville costs a cumulative $257,181 and Tullera costs $257,181 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Modanville. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Modanville and Tullera is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Lismore rates (OLG and Lismore 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.