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True annual cost of living in Yarramundi, NSW 2753

Living in a house in Yarramundi costs about $12,004 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Yarramundi sits 56.5 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,794, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,100 body corporate levy. At 56.5km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,208 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
Costs 6% more to run than the Hawkesbury City Council average, cheaper than only 40% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $5,608, roughly 47% 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
$12,004
Driving · per year
$1,000/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$11,794
Incl. body corporate
$983/month
House vs unit difference
−$210
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 · 56.5km from CBD · 192 days
$5,608
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Medium · fire High
$3,000
Total annual running cost
$12,004
($1,000/month)
↑ 6% above Hawkesbury City Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 4.0/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 40% 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 Yarramundi'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 Yarramundi to the CBD?
Public transport saves Yarramundi residents $3,208 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,608 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Yarramundi?
Yarramundi 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 Yarramundi?
Running a unit in Yarramundi costs approximately $11,794 per year by car or $8,586 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,848, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, and contents insurance of $690. 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.