Pitt Town Bottoms vs Wilberforce: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Pitt Town Bottoms and Wilberforce are both Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in suburbs, sitting 46.1 km and 48.7 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $133 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 | Pitt Town Bottoms | Wilberforce | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,848 | $1,848 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,826 | $6,659 | +$167 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,950 | $3,250 | -$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $13,172 | $13,305 | -$133 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,746 | $9,046 | -$300 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Pitt Town Bottoms | Wilberforce | 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 — Pitt Town Bottoms vs Wilberforce (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Pitt Town Bottoms and Wilberforce cost within $133 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $1,525, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year. Wilberforce carries high flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $300 per year, $8,746 from Pitt Town Bottoms versus $9,046 from Wilberforce.
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 Wilberforce by $167 a year, $6,659 against $6,826.
- Building insurance favours Pitt Town Bottoms by $300 a year, $2,950 against $3,250.
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.
Fire risk is rated medium in Wilberforce against low in Pitt Town Bottoms, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Pitt Town Bottoms cumulative | Wilberforce cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,172 | $13,305 | $133 |
| Year 3 | $40,713 | $41,124 | $411 |
| Year 5 | $69,932 | $70,638 | $706 |
| Year 10 | $151,002 | $152,527 | $1,525 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pitt Town Bottoms or Wilberforce cheaper to live in?
Pitt Town Bottoms is cheaper to run by car at $13,172 per year versus $13,305 for Wilberforce, a difference of $133 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Pitt Town Bottoms and Wilberforce?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,848 in Pitt Town Bottoms (Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in) and $1,848 in Wilberforce (Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Pitt Town Bottoms and $1,548 in Wilberforce. 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 Pitt Town Bottoms and Wilberforce?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,826 from Pitt Town Bottoms and $6,659 from Wilberforce to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Pitt Town Bottoms and $2,400 from Wilberforce.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Pitt Town Bottoms and Wilberforce?
At 3% annual cost growth, Pitt Town Bottoms costs a cumulative $151,002 and Wilberforce costs $152,527 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,525 in favour of Pitt Town Bottoms. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Pitt Town Bottoms and Wilberforce 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.