Rawdon Island vs Sancrox: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Rawdon Island and Sancrox are both Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 11.9 km and 11.9 km from Port Macquarie 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.
Rawdon Island
Sancrox
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Rawdon Island | Sancrox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,370 | $1,370 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $3,540 | $3,540 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,100 | $3,100 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $9,310 | $9,310 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $8,170 | $8,170 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Rawdon Island | Sancrox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,827 | $2,827 | - |
| Unit | $2,369 | $2,369 | - |
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 — Rawdon Island vs Sancrox (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Rawdon Island and Sancrox 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, $8,170 and $8,170 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,370 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute is identical at $3,540 a year.
- Building insurance is identical at $3,100 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. On these four costs they are identical.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Rawdon Island cumulative | Sancrox cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,310 | $9,310 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $28,776 | $28,776 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $49,428 | $49,428 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $106,729 | $106,729 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rawdon Island or Sancrox cheaper to live in?
Rawdon Island is cheaper to run by car at $9,310 per year versus $9,310 for Sancrox, a difference of $0 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Rawdon Island and Sancrox?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,370 in Rawdon Island (Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG) and $1,370 in Sancrox (Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Rawdon Island and $1,300 in Sancrox. 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 Rawdon Island and Sancrox?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,540 from Rawdon Island and $3,540 from Sancrox to Port Macquarie CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Rawdon Island and $2,400 from Sancrox.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Rawdon Island and Sancrox?
At 3% annual cost growth, Rawdon Island costs a cumulative $106,729 and Sancrox costs $106,729 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Rawdon Island. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Rawdon Island and Sancrox is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Port Macquarie-Hastings rates (OLG and Port Macquarie-Hastings 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.