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True annual cost of living in Mountain Lagoon, NSW 2758

Living in a house in Mountain Lagoon costs about $8,884 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Mountain Lagoon sits 73.1 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,834, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 73.1km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $688 more per year than public transport users.

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

3 key insights
Cheaper to run than 100% of Hawkesbury City Council suburbs, about 22% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $3,088, roughly 35% of the annual total.
Bushfire risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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House annual cost
$8,884
Driving · per year
$740/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$8,834
Incl. body corporate
$736/month
House vs unit difference
−$50
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in 2026-27) · average rate
$1,848
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 73.1km from CBD · 192 days
$3,088
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,400
Total annual running cost
$8,884
($740/month)
↓ 22% below Hawkesbury City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○ 7.0/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 100% of Hawkesbury City Council 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 Mountain Lagoon'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 Mountain Lagoon to the CBD?
Public transport saves Mountain Lagoon residents $688 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,088 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Mountain Lagoon?
Mountain Lagoon falls under Hawkesbury City Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,848 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 $1,848 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Mountain Lagoon?
Running a unit in Mountain Lagoon costs approximately $8,834 per year by car or $8,146 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,848, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $550. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Hawkesbury City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 8.66% in 2026-27). 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.