True annual cost of living in Grose Vale, NSW 2753
Living in a house in Grose Vale costs about $11,257 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Grose Vale sits 59.6 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $11,397, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 59.6km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $2,911 more per year than public transport users.
Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in 2026-27) · average rate
$1,848
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 59.6km from CBD · 192 days
$5,311
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,550
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,100
Total annual running cost
$11,257
($938/month)
Near Hawkesbury City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.9/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 56% of Hawkesbury City Council 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 Grose Vale'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 Grose Vale
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
St John Of God Hospital, 3,910 m away, about a 49 minute walk.
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Grose Vale to the CBD?
Public transport saves Grose Vale residents $2,911 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,311 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Grose Vale?
Grose Vale falls under Hawkesbury City Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,848 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 $1,848 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Grose Vale?
Running a unit in Grose Vale costs approximately $11,397 per year by car or $8,486 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,848, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, and contents insurance of $590. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Grose Vale close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Grose Vale. 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 Grose Vale?
The closest hospital to the centre of Grose Vale is St John Of God Hospital, about 3,910 m away, about a 49 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 Grose Vale?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Grose Vale 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: Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% 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.