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True annual cost of living in Rodd Point, NSW 2046

Living in a house in Rodd Point costs about $7,613 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Rodd Point sits 5.9 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $7,943, with the $2,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $73 per year at this distance.

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

3 key insights
Cheaper to run than 80% of Canada Bay suburbs, about 8% below the regional average.
Home insurance is the biggest expense at $2,950, roughly 39% 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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Lower cost
House annual cost
$7,613
Driving · per year
$634/month
Unit annual cost
$7,943
Incl. body corporate
$662/month
House vs unit difference
+$330
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Canada Bay rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,268
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 5.9km from CBD · 192 days
$1,847
Home insurance
Estimated · flood High · fire Low
$2,950
Total annual running cost
$7,613
($634/month)
↓ 8% below Canada Bay average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 6.8/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 80% of Canada Bay 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 Rodd 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 Rodd Point to the CBD?
Driving saves Rodd Point residents $73 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,847 versus $1,920 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Rodd Point?
Rodd Point falls under Canada Bay Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,268 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 $1,268 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Rodd Point?
Running a unit in Rodd Point costs approximately $7,943 per year by car or $8,016 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,268, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,600, and contents insurance of $680. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Canada Bay 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.