Sackville vs Sackville North: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Sackville (The Hills rates (OLG) and Sackville North (Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (51.9 km and 51.3 km).
Sackville runs $646 a year cheaper than Sackville North, driven mostly by council rates. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $7,405.
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 | Sackville | Sackville North | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,261 | $1,848 | -$587 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,160 | $6,219 | -$59 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,650 | $3,650 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $12,619 | $13,265 | -$646 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,859 | $9,446 | -$587 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Sackville | Sackville North | 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 — Sackville vs Sackville North (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Sackville costs $646 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $7,405 in favour of Sackville.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $587 per year.
On public transport the gap is $587 per year, $8,859 from Sackville versus $9,446 from Sackville North.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Sackville cumulative | Sackville North cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,619 | $13,265 | $646 |
| Year 3 | $39,004 | $41,001 | $1,997 |
| Year 5 | $66,996 | $70,426 | $3,430 |
| Year 10 | $144,663 | $152,068 | $7,405 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sackville or Sackville North cheaper to live in?
Sackville is cheaper to run by car at $12,619 per year versus $13,265 for Sackville North, a difference of $646 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Sackville and Sackville North?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,261 in Sackville (The Hills rates (OLG) and $1,848 in Sackville North (Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Sackville and $1,548 in Sackville North. 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 Sackville and Sackville North?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,160 from Sackville and $6,219 from Sackville North to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Sackville and $2,400 from Sackville North.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Sackville and Sackville North?
At 3% annual cost growth, Sackville costs a cumulative $144,663 and Sackville North costs $152,068 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $7,405 in favour of Sackville. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Sackville and Sackville North is best to actually live in?
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Sources: The Hills rates (OLG 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.