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True annual cost of living in Webbs Creek, NSW 2775

Living in a house in Webbs Creek costs about $9,851 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Webbs Creek sits 65.3 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs come in at $9,801, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 65.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $1,655 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 79% of Hawkesbury City Council suburbs, about 13% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $4,055, roughly 41% 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
$9,851
Driving · per year
$821/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$9,801
Incl. body corporate
$817/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 · 65.3km from CBD · 192 days
$4,055
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,400
Total annual running cost
$9,851
($821/month)
↓ 13% below Hawkesbury City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 6.1/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 79% 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 Webbs Creek'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 Webbs Creek to the CBD?
Public transport saves Webbs Creek residents $1,655 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,055 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Webbs Creek?
Webbs Creek 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 Webbs Creek?
Running a unit in Webbs Creek costs approximately $9,801 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.