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True annual cost of living in Bellimbopinni, NSW 2440

Living in a house in Bellimbopinni costs about $12,648 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Bellimbopinni sits 47.3 kilometres from Port Macquarie CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,758, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 47.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,356 more per year than public transport users.

Last updated July 2026 · Kempsey Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Cheaper to run than 80% of Kempsey suburbs, about 30% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $6,756, roughly 53% of the annual total.
Flood risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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House annual cost
$12,648
Driving · per year
$1,054/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$11,758
Incl. body corporate
$980/month
House vs unit difference
−$890
Unit is cheaper per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Kempsey rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,492
Water & sewerage
Regional NSW estimate
$1,300
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 47.3km from Port Macquarie CBD · 192 days
$6,756
Home insurance
Estimated · flood High · fire Medium
$3,100
Total annual running cost
$12,648
($1,054/month)
↓ 30% below Kempsey average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 5.6/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 80% of Kempsey suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).

Estimated electricity cost

typical 2-person household
House
$2,774/yr
5,086 kWh
Unit
$2,329/yr
3,815 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Bellimbopinni's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.

Getting around Bellimbopinni

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Cavanagh's Lower Macleay Bus Terminal, 4,083 m away, about a 51 minute walk. It is a bus stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.

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Frequently asked questions about Bellimbopinni

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Bellimbopinni to Port Macquarie CBD?

Public transport saves Bellimbopinni residents $4,356 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,756 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.

What are the council rates in Bellimbopinni?

Bellimbopinni falls under Kempsey Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,492 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,492 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in Bellimbopinni?

Running a unit in Bellimbopinni costs approximately $11,758 per year by car or $7,402 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,492, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $710. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Bellimbopinni close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Bellimbopinni is Cavanagh's Lower Macleay Bus Terminal, a bus stop about 4,083 m away, about a 51 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.

What shops and parks are in Bellimbopinni?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Bellimbopinni there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.

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Data sources: Council rates: Kempsey rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Regional NSW estimate. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07.
Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.