True annual cost of living in Mount Hunter, NSW 2570
Living in a house in Mount Hunter costs about $11,198 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Mount Hunter sits 57.8 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $11,938, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 57.8km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,205 more per year than public transport users.
About $215 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$11,938
Incl. body corporate
$995/month
About $230 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$740
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Wollondilly rates
$2,195
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Sydney Water
$1,548
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 57.8km from CBD · 192 days
$5,605
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire Medium
$1,850
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,100
Total annual running cost
$11,198
($933/month, $215/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below.
↑ 6% above Wollondilly average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.8/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 71% of Wollondilly 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 Mount Hunter'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 Mount Hunter
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Camden Hospital, 5,888 m away, about a 74 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
1
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Mount Hunter to the CBD?
Public transport saves Mount Hunter residents $3,205 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,605 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Mount Hunter?
Mount Hunter falls under Wollondilly Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $2,195 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 $2,195 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Mount Hunter?
Running a unit in Mount Hunter costs approximately $11,938 per year by car or $8,733 by public transport. This includes council rates of $2,195, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, and contents insurance of $490. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Mount Hunter close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Mount Hunter. 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 is the closest hospital to Mount Hunter?
The closest hospital to the centre of Mount Hunter is Camden Hospital, about 5,888 m away, about a 74 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 Mount Hunter?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Mount Hunter there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 1 park. 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: Wollondilly 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.