True annual cost of living in Bexley North, NSW 2207
Living in a house in Bexley North costs about $8,628 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Bexley North sits 11.8 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $9,458, with the $2,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,129 per year at this distance.
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.2/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 56% of Bayside suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,342/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,909/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Bexley North'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 Bexley North
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Bexley North, 346 m away, about a 4 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Kingsgrove Day Hospital, 1,232 m away, about a 15 minute walk.
Supermarkets
4
Cafes
15
Parks
58
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Bexley North to the CBD?
Public transport saves Bexley North residents $1,129 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,515 versus $2,386 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Bexley North?
Bexley North falls under Bayside Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,265 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 $1,265 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Bexley North?
Running a unit in Bexley North costs approximately $9,458 per year by car or $8,329 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,265, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,600, and contents insurance of $530. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Bexley North close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Bexley North is Bexley North, a train stop about 346 m away, about a 4 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 is the closest hospital to Bexley North?
The closest hospital to the centre of Bexley North is Kingsgrove Day Hospital, about 1,232 m away, about a 15 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Bexley North?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Bexley North there are 4 supermarkets, 15 cafes and 58 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: Bayside rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. 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.