Living in a house in Birrabang costs about $9,862 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Birrabang sits 86.0 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs come in at $9,812, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 86.0km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $1,357 more per year than public transport users.
Blue Mountains rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$2,157
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 86.0km from CBD · 192 days
$3,757
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,400
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,800
Total annual running cost
$9,862
($822/month)
Near Blue Mountains average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.0/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 55% of Blue Mountains suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,391/yr
5,086 kWh
Unit
$1,962/yr
3,815 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Birrabang'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 Birrabang
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 Birrabang with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Frequently asked questions about Birrabang
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Birrabang to the CBD?
Public transport saves Birrabang residents $1,357 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,757 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Birrabang?
Birrabang falls under Blue Mountains Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $2,157 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 $2,157 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Birrabang?
Running a unit in Birrabang costs approximately $9,812 per year by car or $8,455 by public transport. This includes council rates of $2,157, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $550. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Birrabang close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Birrabang. 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 Birrabang?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Birrabang 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: Blue Mountains 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.