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True annual cost of living in Hunters Hill, NSW 2110

Living in a house in Hunters Hill costs about $8,340 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Hunters Hill sits 6.6 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $9,170, with the $2,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $126 per year at this distance.

Last updated July 2026 · Hunters Hill Council rates 2026-27, ATO 88c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights
Cheaper to run than 100% of Hunters Hill suburbs, about 6% below the regional average.
Council rates is the biggest expense at $2,446, roughly 29% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $126 a year.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$8,340
Driving · per year
$695/month
Unit annual cost
$9,170
Incl. body corporate
$764/month
House vs unit difference
+$830
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Hunters Hill rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$2,446
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 6.6km from CBD · 192 days
$2,046
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Medium · fire Low
$2,300
Total annual running cost
$8,340
($695/month)
↓ 6% below Hunters Hill average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○ 8.7/10 Excellent
Cheaper to run than 100% of Hunters Hill suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$2,148/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,716/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Hunters Hill's climate zone at 2025 rates. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Hunters Hill to the CBD?
Public transport saves Hunters Hill residents $126 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,046 versus $1,920 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Hunters Hill?
Hunters Hill falls under Hunters Hill Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $2,446 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 $2,446 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Hunters Hill?
Running a unit in Hunters Hill costs approximately $9,170 per year by car or $9,044 by public transport. This includes council rates of $2,446, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,600, and contents insurance of $530. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Hunters Hill rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/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.