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Sydney vs Tablelands: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Sydney, NSW and Tablelands, QLD.

At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

Australia

Sydney

A$4,459monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021 Census, July 2015–June 2016.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile.

Existing tenancies A$2,058 per month · 2021 Census · Local

Median household income A$9,195 per month · 2021 Census

Sources for Sydney →

Australia

Tablelands

A$3,166monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021 Census, July 2015–June 2016.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile.

Existing tenancies A$997 per month · 2021 Census · Local

Median household income A$5,074 per month · 2021 Census

Sources for Tablelands →

Published monthly costs side by side

Category Sydney Tablelands Difference
Rent
A$2,058 Local · 2021 Census · Existing tenancies
A$997 Local · 2021 Census · Existing tenancies
Not comparable
Utilities
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Groceries
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Transport
A$944 State / province · July 2015–June 2016 Includes vehicle purchases
A$888 State / province · July 2015–June 2016 Includes vehicle purchases
Sydney 6% higher
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
A$378 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$339 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Sydney 12% higher
Childcare
A$99 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$80 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Sydney 24% higher
Education
A$193 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$156 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Sydney 24% higher
Leisure
A$786 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$708 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Sydney 11% higher
Reference subtotal
A$4,459
A$3,166
Not comparable

Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.

Common questions about Sydney and Tablelands

Is Sydney cheaper than Tablelands?
Compare published cost figures for Sydney, NSW and Tablelands, QLD. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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