True annual cost of living in East Lindfield, NSW 2070
Living in a house in East Lindfield costs about $9,352 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. East Lindfield sits 11.6 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $10,292, with the $2,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,079 per year at this distance.
Ku-ring-gai Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 29% in 2026-27) · average rate
$2,189
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 11.6km from CBD · 192 days
$3,465
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Medium
$2,150
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,600
Total annual running cost
$9,352
($779/month)
↓ 8% below Ku-ring-gai Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.6/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 76% of Ku-ring-gai Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,342/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,909/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for East Lindfield'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 East Lindfield
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Lindfield, 2,189 m away, about a 27 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Hirondelle Private Hospital, 2,904 m away, about a 36 minute walk.
Supermarkets
2
Cafes
3
Parks
28
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 East Lindfield to the CBD?
Public transport saves East Lindfield residents $1,079 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,465 versus $2,386 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in East Lindfield?
East Lindfield falls under Ku-ring-gai Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $2,189 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 $2,189 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in East Lindfield?
Running a unit in East Lindfield costs approximately $10,292 per year by car or $9,213 by public transport. This includes council rates of $2,189, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,600, and contents insurance of $490. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is East Lindfield close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of East Lindfield is Lindfield, a train stop about 2,189 m away, about a 27 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to East Lindfield?
The closest hospital to the centre of East Lindfield is Hirondelle Private Hospital, about 2,904 m away, about a 36 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 East Lindfield?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of East Lindfield there are 2 supermarkets, 3 cafes and 28 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: Ku-ring-gai Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 29% in 2026-27). 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.