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True annual cost of living in Mossy Point, NSW 2537

Living in a house in Mossy Point costs about $23,285 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Mossy Point sits 238.1 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs come in at $22,395, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 238.1km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $15,200 more per year than public transport users.

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

3 key insights
Running costs sit near the Eurobodalla average, cheaper than 53% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $17,600, roughly 76% of the annual total.
Flood risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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House annual cost
$23,285
Driving · per year
$1,940/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$22,395
Incl. body corporate
$1,866/month
House vs unit difference
−$890
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Eurobodalla rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,285
Water & sewerage
Regional NSW estimate
$1,300
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 238.1km from CBD · 192 days
$17,600
Home insurance
Estimated · flood High · fire Medium
$3,100
Total annual running cost
$23,285
($1,940/month)
Near Eurobodalla average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 4.8/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 53% of Eurobodalla suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$2,420/yr
6,060 kWh
Unit
$1,920/yr
4,545 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Mossy Point'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 Mossy Point to the CBD?
Public transport saves Mossy Point residents $15,200 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $17,600 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Mossy Point?
Mossy Point falls under Eurobodalla Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,285 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 $1,285 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Mossy Point?
Running a unit in Mossy Point costs approximately $22,395 per year by car or $7,195 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,285, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $710. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Eurobodalla rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Regional NSW estimate. 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.