True annual cost of living in The Devils Wilderness, NSW 2758
Living in a house in The Devils Wilderness costs about $9,187 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. The Devils Wilderness sits 69.5 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs come in at $9,137, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 69.5km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $682 more per year than public transport users.
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for The Devils Wilderness'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 The Devils Wilderness to the CBD?
Public transport saves The Devils Wilderness residents $682 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,082 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in The Devils Wilderness?
The Devils Wilderness falls under Blue Mountains Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $2,157 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 $2,157 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in The Devils Wilderness?
Running a unit in The Devils Wilderness costs approximately $9,137 per year by car or $8,455 by public transport. This includes council rates of $2,157, 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: Blue Mountains 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.