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True annual cost of living in Oxford Falls, NSW 2100

Living in a house in Oxford Falls costs about $10,024 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Oxford Falls sits 15.2 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $10,364, with the $2,300 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 15.2km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $1,774. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

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

3 key insights
Cheaper to run than 63% of Northern Beaches suburbs, about 6% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $4,160, roughly 42% 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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Lower cost
House annual cost
$10,024
Driving · per year
$835/month
Unit annual cost
$10,364
Incl. body corporate
$864/month
House vs unit difference
+$340
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Northern Beaches rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,766
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 15.2km from CBD · 192 days
$4,160
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,550
Total annual running cost
$10,024
($835/month)
↓ 6% below Northern Beaches average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 5.9/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 63% of Northern Beaches suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$2,148/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,716/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Oxford Falls'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 Oxford Falls to the CBD?
Public transport saves Oxford Falls residents $1,774 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,160 versus $2,386 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Oxford Falls?
Oxford Falls falls under Northern Beaches Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,766 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 $1,766 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Oxford Falls?
Running a unit in Oxford Falls costs approximately $10,364 per year by car or $8,590 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,766, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,300, and contents insurance of $590. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Northern Beaches rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). 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.