True annual cost of living in Lansdowne Forest, NSW 2430
Living in a house in Lansdowne Forest costs about $12,011 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Lansdowne Forest sits 48.1 kilometres from Port Macquarie CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,661, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 48.1km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,302 more per year than public transport users.
ATO 91c/km · 48.1km from Port Macquarie CBD · 192 days
$6,702
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,400
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$12,011
($1,001/month)
↓ 47% below Mid-Coast average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.2/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 100% of Mid-Coast suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,827/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$2,369/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Lansdowne Forest'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 Lansdowne Forest
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Lansdowne Forest to Port Macquarie CBD?
Public transport saves Lansdowne Forest residents $4,302 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,702 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Lansdowne Forest?
Lansdowne Forest falls under Mid-Coast Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,609 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 $1,609 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Lansdowne Forest?
Running a unit in Lansdowne Forest costs approximately $11,661 per year by car or $7,359 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,609, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $550. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Lansdowne Forest close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Lansdowne Forest. 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 Lansdowne Forest?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Lansdowne Forest 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: Mid-Coast 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.