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True annual cost of living in Hallsville, NSW 2340

Living in a house in Hallsville costs about $8,583 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Hallsville sits 11.3 kilometres from Tamworth CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,193, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $991 per year at this distance.

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

3 key insights

Cheaper to run than 76% of Tamworth Regional suburbs, about 36% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $3,391, roughly 40% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $991 a year.
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House annual cost
$8,583
Driving · per year
$715/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$8,193
Incl. body corporate
$683/month
House vs unit difference
−$390
Unit is cheaper per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Tamworth Regional rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,442
Water & sewerage
Regional NSW estimate
$1,300
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 11.3km from Tamworth CBD · 192 days
$3,391
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Medium · fire Medium
$2,450
Total annual running cost
$8,583
($715/month)
↓ 36% below Tamworth Regional average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 6.2/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 76% of Tamworth Regional suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).

Estimated electricity cost

typical 2-person household
House
$3,150/yr
6,160 kWh
Unit
$2,611/yr
4,620 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Hallsville'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 Hallsville

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 Hallsville

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Hallsville to Tamworth CBD?

Public transport saves Hallsville residents $991 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,391 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.

What are the council rates in Hallsville?

Hallsville falls under Tamworth Regional Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,442 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 $1,442 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in Hallsville?

Running a unit in Hallsville costs approximately $8,193 per year by car or $7,202 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,442, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $560. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Hallsville close to public transport?

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

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Hallsville 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: Tamworth Regional 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.