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True annual cost of living in Burnt Yards, NSW 2792

Living in a house in Burnt Yards costs about $10,877 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Burnt Yards sits 35.7 kilometres from Orange CBD. Unit costs reach $11,067, with the $1,500 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 35.7km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,508 more per year than public transport users.

Last updated July 2026 · Blayney Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Running costs sit near the Blayney average, cheaper than 33% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $6,908, roughly 64% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $4,508 a year, a significant saving at this distance.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$10,877
Driving · per year
$906/month
Unit annual cost
$11,067
Incl. body corporate
$922/month
House vs unit difference
+$190
Unit costs more per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Blayney rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$969
Water & sewerage
Regional NSW estimate
$1,300
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 35.7km from Orange CBD · 192 days
$6,908
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$1,700
Total annual running cost
$10,877
($906/month)
Near Blayney average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 5.1/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 33% of Blayney suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).

Estimated electricity cost

typical 2-person household
House
$3,257/yr
6,467 kWh
Unit
$2,691/yr
4,850 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Burnt Yards'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 Burnt Yards

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 Burnt Yards

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Burnt Yards to Orange CBD?

Public transport saves Burnt Yards residents $4,508 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,908 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.

What are the council rates in Burnt Yards?

Burnt Yards falls under Blayney Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $969 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 $969 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in Burnt Yards?

Running a unit in Burnt Yards costs approximately $11,067 per year by car or $6,559 by public transport. This includes council rates of $969, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $390. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Burnt Yards close to public transport?

No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Burnt Yards. 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 Burnt Yards?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Burnt Yards 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: Blayney 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.