True annual cost of living in Ben Bullen, NSW 2790
Living in a house in Ben Bullen costs about $11,089 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Ben Bullen sits 49.4 kilometres from Bathurst CBD. Unit costs reach $11,349, with the $1,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 49.4km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,203 more per year than public transport users.
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.4/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 89% of Lithgow suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,857/yr
6,467 kWh
Unit
$2,312/yr
4,850 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Ben Bullen'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 Ben Bullen
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
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 Ben Bullen
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Ben Bullen to Bathurst CBD?
Public transport saves Ben Bullen residents $4,203 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,603 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Ben Bullen?
Ben Bullen falls under Lithgow Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,186 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 $1,186 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Ben Bullen?
Running a unit in Ben Bullen costs approximately $11,349 per year by car or $7,146 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,186, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $460. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Ben Bullen close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Ben Bullen. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What shops and parks are in Ben Bullen?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Ben Bullen 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: Lithgow 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.