True annual cost of living in Big Springs, NSW 2650
Living in a house in Big Springs costs about $10,845 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Big Springs sits 27.0 kilometres from Wagga Wagga CBD. Unit costs come in at $10,805, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 27.0km from Wagga Wagga CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $3,851. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
ATO 91c/km · 27.0km from Wagga Wagga CBD · 192 days
$6,251
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Medium
$2,000
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$10,845
($904/month)
↑ 13% above Wagga Wagga average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.3/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 28% of Wagga Wagga suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$3,150/yr
6,160 kWh
Unit
$2,611/yr
4,620 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Big Springs'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 Big Springs
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.
Compare Big Springs with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Frequently asked questions about Big Springs
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Big Springs to Wagga Wagga CBD?
Public transport saves Big Springs residents $3,851 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,251 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Big Springs?
Big Springs falls under Wagga Wagga Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,294 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 $1,294 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Big Springs?
Running a unit in Big Springs costs approximately $10,805 per year by car or $6,954 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,294, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $460. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Big Springs close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Big Springs. 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 Big Springs?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Big Springs 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: Wagga Wagga 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.