True annual cost of living in Hawkesbury Heights, NSW 2777
Living in a house in Hawkesbury Heights costs about $11,996 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Hawkesbury Heights sits 56.9 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $12,136, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 56.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,341 more per year than public transport users.
Blue Mountains rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$2,157
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 56.9km from CBD · 192 days
$5,741
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,550
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,100
Total annual running cost
$11,996
($1,000/month)
↑ 16% above Blue Mountains average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.8/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 17% of Blue Mountains 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 Hawkesbury Heights'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 Hawkesbury Heights
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
1
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hawkesbury Heights
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Hawkesbury Heights to the CBD?
Public transport saves Hawkesbury Heights residents $3,341 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,741 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Hawkesbury Heights?
Hawkesbury Heights falls under Blue Mountains Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $2,157 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 $2,157 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Hawkesbury Heights?
Running a unit in Hawkesbury Heights costs approximately $12,136 per year by car or $8,795 by public transport. This includes council rates of $2,157, 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 Hawkesbury Heights close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Hawkesbury Heights. 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 Hawkesbury Heights?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Hawkesbury Heights there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 1 park. 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: Blue Mountains rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). 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.