True annual cost of living in Hobartville, NSW 2753
Living in a house in Hobartville costs about $12,045 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Hobartville sits 52.1 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $12,375, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 52.1km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,949 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 · 52.1km from CBD · 192 days
$6,349
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Medium · fire Low
$2,300
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,100
Total annual running cost
$12,045
($1,004/month)
Near Hawkesbury City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.9/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 42% 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 Hobartville'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 Hobartville
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Richmond, 794 m away, about a 10 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
St John Of God Hospital, 4,251 m away, about a 53 minute walk.
Supermarkets
3
Cafes
9
Parks
17
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 Hobartville to the CBD?
Public transport saves Hobartville residents $3,949 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,349 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Hobartville?
Hobartville 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 Hobartville?
Running a unit in Hobartville costs approximately $12,375 per year by car or $8,426 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 $530. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Hobartville close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Hobartville is Richmond, a train stop about 794 m away, about a 10 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 Hobartville?
The closest hospital to the centre of Hobartville is St John Of God Hospital, about 4,251 m away, about a 53 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 Hobartville?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Hobartville there are 3 supermarkets, 9 cafes and 17 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.