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True annual cost of living in Constitution Hill, NSW 2145

Living in a house in Constitution Hill costs about $10,598 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Constitution Hill sits 23.4 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $11,128, with the $2,300 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 23.4km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $3,194. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

Last updated July 2026 · Parramatta Council rates 2026-27, ATO 88c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights
Costs 7% more to run than the Parramatta average, cheaper than only 4% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $5,594, roughly 53% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,194 a year, a significant saving at this distance.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$10,598
Driving · per year
$883/month
Unit annual cost
$11,128
Incl. body corporate
$927/month
House vs unit difference
+$530
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Parramatta rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,156
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 23.4km from CBD · 192 days
$5,594
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Medium · fire Low
$2,300
Total annual running cost
$10,598
($883/month)
↑ 7% above Parramatta average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○ 2.7/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 4% of Parramatta suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$2,420/yr
6,060 kWh
Unit
$1,920/yr
4,545 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Constitution Hill's climate zone at 2025 rates. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Constitution Hill to the CBD?
Public transport saves Constitution Hill residents $3,194 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,594 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Constitution Hill?
Constitution Hill falls under Parramatta Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,156 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 $1,156 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Constitution Hill?
Running a unit in Constitution Hill costs approximately $11,128 per year by car or $7,934 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,156, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,300, and contents insurance of $530. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Parramatta rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/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.