True annual cost of living in Oxford Falls, NSW 2100
Living in a house in Oxford Falls costs about $10,166 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Oxford Falls sits 15.2 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $10,506, 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 $1,916. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.8/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 61% of Northern Beaches suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,342/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,909/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Oxford Falls'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 Oxford Falls
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital, 1,976 m away, about a 25 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
1
Parks
19
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. 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 Oxford Falls to the CBD?
Public transport saves Oxford Falls residents $1,916 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,302 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 $10,506 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.
Is Oxford Falls close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Oxford Falls. 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 Oxford Falls?
The closest hospital to the centre of Oxford Falls is Northern Beaches Hospital, about 1,976 m away, about a 25 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 Oxford Falls?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Oxford Falls there are 0 supermarkets, 1 cafe and 19 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: Northern Beaches rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/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.