True annual cost of living in Brownlow Hill, NSW 2570
Living in a house in Brownlow Hill costs about $11,938 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Brownlow Hill sits 54.7 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $12,378, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 54.7km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,645 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 26% of Wollondilly suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,720/yr
6,060 kWh
Unit
$2,209/yr
4,545 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Brownlow Hill'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 Brownlow Hill
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Camden Hospital, 4,348 m away, about a 54 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
1
Parks
1
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 Brownlow Hill to the CBD?
Public transport saves Brownlow Hill residents $3,645 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,045 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Brownlow Hill?
Brownlow Hill falls under Wollondilly Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $2,195 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 $2,195 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Brownlow Hill?
Running a unit in Brownlow Hill costs approximately $12,378 per year by car or $8,733 by public transport. This includes council rates of $2,195, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, and contents insurance of $490. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Brownlow Hill close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Brownlow Hill. 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 is the closest hospital to Brownlow Hill?
The closest hospital to the centre of Brownlow Hill is Camden Hospital, about 4,348 m away, about a 54 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 Brownlow Hill?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Brownlow Hill there are 0 supermarkets, 1 cafe and 1 park. 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: Wollondilly 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.