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True annual cost of living in Longueville, NSW 2066

Living in a house in Longueville costs about $7,200 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Longueville sits 5.7 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $8,030, with the $2,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $70 per year at this distance.

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

3 key insights

Running costs sit near the Lane Cove average, cheaper than 95% of suburbs in the region.
Home insurance is the biggest expense at $2,300, roughly 32% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $70 a year.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$7,200
Driving · per year
$600/month
About $138 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$8,030
Incl. body corporate
$669/month
About $154 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$830
Unit costs more per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Lane Cove rates
$1,502
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Sydney Water
$1,548
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 5.7km from CBD · 192 days
$1,850
Home insurance
Estimated flood Medium · fire Low
$2,300
Total annual running cost
$7,200
($600/month, $138/week)

Excludes electricity, estimated separately below.

Near Lane Cove average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○ 8.5/10 Excellent
Cheaper to run than 95% of Lane Cove suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).

Estimated electricity cost

typical 2-person household
House
$2,342/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,909/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Longueville'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 Longueville

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Longueville Wharf, 596 m away, about a 7 minute walk. It is a ferry stop.
Nearest hospital
Longueville Private Hospital, 480 m away, about a 6 minute walk.
Supermarkets
6
Cafes
15
Parks
75
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. 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 Longueville

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Longueville to the CBD?

Driving saves Longueville residents $70 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,850 versus $1,920 by public transport using the Opal network.

What are the council rates in Longueville?

Longueville falls under Lane Cove Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,502 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 $1,502 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in Longueville?

Running a unit in Longueville costs approximately $8,030 per year by car or $8,100 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,502, 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.

Is Longueville close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Longueville is Longueville Wharf, a ferry stop about 596 m away, about a 7 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 Longueville?

The closest hospital to the centre of Longueville is Longueville Private Hospital, about 480 m away, about a 6 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 Longueville?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Longueville there are 6 supermarkets, 15 cafes and 75 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: Lane Cove rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data last verified September 2026.
Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.