Pitt Town vs Scheyville: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Pitt Town and Scheyville are both Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in suburbs, sitting 45.3 km and 42.2 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Scheyville runs $602 a year cheaper than Pitt Town, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $6,901.
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 | Scheyville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,848 | $1,848 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,640 | $6,738 | -$98 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,250 | $2,550 | +$700 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $13,286 | $12,684 | +$602 |
| Total (public transport) | $9,046 | $8,346 | +$700 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Pitt Town | Scheyville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,420 | $2,420 | - |
| Unit | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
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 — Pitt Town vs Scheyville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Scheyville costs $602 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $6,901 in favour of Scheyville.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $700 per year. Pitt Town carries high flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $700 per year, $9,046 from Pitt Town versus $8,346 from Scheyville.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Pitt Town cumulative | Scheyville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,286 | $12,684 | $602 |
| Year 3 | $41,066 | $39,205 | $1,861 |
| Year 5 | $70,537 | $67,341 | $3,196 |
| Year 10 | $152,309 | $145,408 | $6,901 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pitt Town or Scheyville cheaper to live in?
Scheyville is cheaper to run by car at $12,684 per year versus $13,286 for Pitt Town, a difference of $602 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Pitt Town and Scheyville?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,848 in Pitt Town (Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in) and $1,848 in Scheyville (Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Pitt Town and $1,548 in Scheyville. 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 and Scheyville?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,640 from Pitt Town and $6,738 from Scheyville to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Pitt Town and $2,400 from Scheyville.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Pitt Town and Scheyville?
At 3% annual cost growth, Pitt Town costs a cumulative $152,309 and Scheyville costs $145,408 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $6,901 in favour of Scheyville. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Pitt Town and Scheyville 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 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.