Robin Hill vs Stewarts Mount, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Robin Hill and Stewarts Mount are both Bathurst Regional rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 4.3 km and 5.3 km from Bathurst CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Robin Hill runs $307 a year cheaper than Stewarts Mount, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $3,519.
Over 10 years, Robin Hill costs about $3,500 less to run than Stewarts Mount. That's about $7 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Robin Hill | Stewarts Mount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,341 | $1,341 | - |
| Water & sewerage Estimated | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $1,422 | $1,729 | -$307 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $1,422 | $1,729 | -$307 |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,550 | $1,550 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,800 | $1,800 | - |
| Total (driving) | $5,613 | $5,920 | -$307 |
| Total (public transport) | $5,613 | $5,920 | -$307 |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Robin Hill | Stewarts Mount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $3,257 | $3,257 | - |
| Unit | $2,691 | $2,691 | - |
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, Robin Hill vs Stewarts Mount (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Robin Hill costs $307 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $3,519 in favour of Robin Hill.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $307 per year. Stewarts Mount is 5.3 km from Bathurst CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $307 per year, $5,613 from Robin Hill versus $5,920 from Stewarts Mount.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,341 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute favours Robin Hill by $307 a year, $1,422 against $1,729.
- Building insurance is identical at $1,550 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.
The catchment state school scores 5.7 in Stewarts Mount against 4.2 in Robin Hill, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Robin Hill cumulative | Stewarts Mount cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,613 | $5,920 | $307 |
| Year 3 | $17,349 | $18,298 | $949 |
| Year 5 | $29,800 | $31,430 | $1,630 |
| Year 10 | $64,347 | $67,866 | $3,519 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Robin Hill or Stewarts Mount cheaper to live in?
Robin Hill is cheaper to run by car at $5,613 per year versus $5,920 for Stewarts Mount, a difference of $307 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Robin Hill and Stewarts Mount?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,341 in Robin Hill (Bathurst Regional rates (OLG) and $1,341 in Stewarts Mount (Bathurst Regional rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Robin Hill and $1,300 in Stewarts Mount. 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 Robin Hill and Stewarts Mount?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,422 from Robin Hill and $1,729 from Stewarts Mount to Bathurst CBD (ATO 91c/km). No daily public transport commute is assumed from either suburb, so both are costed by car.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Robin Hill and Stewarts Mount?
At 3% annual cost growth, Robin Hill costs a cumulative $64,347 and Stewarts Mount costs $67,866 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $3,519 in favour of Robin Hill. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Bathurst Regional rates (OLG and Bathurst Regional rates (OLG rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.