Warumbul vs Yenabilli: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Warumbul and Yenabilli are both Sutherland rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 27.6 km and 28 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $43 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 | Warumbul | Yenabilli | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,617 | $1,617 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,317 | $6,360 | -$43 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,650 | $3,650 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $13,132 | $13,175 | -$43 |
| Total (public transport) | $9,215 | $9,215 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Warumbul | Yenabilli | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,342 | $2,342 | - |
| Unit | $1,909 | $1,909 | - |
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 — Warumbul vs Yenabilli (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Warumbul and Yenabilli cost within $43 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $493, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $43 per year. Yenabilli is 28 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $9,215 and $9,215 a year, so the $43 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,617 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Warumbul by $43 a year, $6,317 against $6,360.
- Building insurance is identical at $3,650 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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Warumbul cumulative | Yenabilli cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,132 | $13,175 | $43 |
| Year 3 | $40,590 | $40,723 | $133 |
| Year 5 | $69,720 | $69,948 | $228 |
| Year 10 | $150,544 | $151,037 | $493 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Warumbul or Yenabilli cheaper to live in?
Warumbul is cheaper to run by car at $13,132 per year versus $13,175 for Yenabilli, a difference of $43 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Warumbul and Yenabilli?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,617 in Warumbul (Sutherland rates (OLG) and $1,617 in Yenabilli (Sutherland rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Warumbul and $1,548 in Yenabilli. 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 Warumbul and Yenabilli?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,317 from Warumbul and $6,360 from Yenabilli to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Warumbul and $2,400 from Yenabilli.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Warumbul and Yenabilli?
At 3% annual cost growth, Warumbul costs a cumulative $150,544 and Yenabilli costs $151,037 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $493 in favour of Warumbul. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Warumbul and Yenabilli is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Sutherland rates (OLG and Sutherland 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.