Modelled estimate. The suburb differences use modelling assumptions, not observed local prices. Suburb multipliers are our own assumptions; no verified suburb cohort is being published here. Source and limitations.
Data insight

The Suburb Tax

The same house cleaning job in Mosman costs 59% more than in Logan. Below: every indexed suburb ranked by cost-of-service adjustment.

Suburb price spread

59%

between most and least expensive indexed suburbs

Adjustment factors (vs Sydney baseline)

House cleaning baseline $235. Factor = city multiplier × suburb multiplier. 1.00 = Sydney metro average.

1.15

Mosman

2088 · Sydney

$270

1.12

Surry Hills

2010 · Sydney

$263

1.10

Chatswood

2067 · Sydney

$259

1.10

Manly

2095 · Sydney

$259

1.08

Bondi

2026 · Sydney

$254

1.08

Randwick

2031 · Sydney

$254

1.08

Dee Why

2099 · Sydney

$254

1.06

Newtown

2042 · Sydney

$249

1.05

Hornsby

2077 · Sydney

$247

1.05

Mascot

2020 · Sydney

$247

1.04

Marrickville

2204 · Sydney

$245

1.03

South Yarra

3141 · Melbourne

$243

1.02

Cronulla

2230 · Sydney

$240

1.02

Castle Hill

2154 · Sydney

$240

1.01

Fitzroy

3065 · Melbourne

$238

1.01

Hawthorn

3122 · Melbourne

$238

1.00

Strathfield

2135 · Sydney

$235

0.99

St Kilda

3182 · Melbourne

$234

0.99

Richmond

3121 · Melbourne

$234

0.98

Carlton

3053 · Melbourne

$229

0.96

Brunswick

3056 · Melbourne

$225

0.95

Parramatta

2150 · Sydney

$224

0.95

Hurstville

2220 · Sydney

$224

0.94

New Farm

4005 · Brisbane

$220

0.92

South Brisbane

4101 · Brisbane

$216

0.90

Box Hill

3128 · Melbourne

$212

0.90

Paddington

4064 · Brisbane

$212

0.90

Bankstown

2200 · Sydney

$212

0.88

Penrith

2750 · Sydney

$207

0.88

Liverpool

2170 · Sydney

$207

0.87

Toowong

4066 · Brisbane

$204

0.85

Campbelltown

2560 · Sydney

$200

0.85

Indooroopilly

4068 · Brisbane

$200

0.85

Footscray

3011 · Melbourne

$199

0.83

Carindale

4152 · Brisbane

$196

0.81

Dandenong

3175 · Melbourne

$190

0.81

Chermside

4032 · Brisbane

$190

0.72

Logan

4114 · Brisbane

$170

FAQ

Questions about the suburb tax

What is the suburb tax?+
This page explores modelled postcode assumptions. The displayed differences are not measured premiums paid by households.
Why does the same job cost more in some suburbs?+
Travel, access and job scope may affect a quote. This model cannot establish how much any factor contributes in a suburb.
Should I tell tradies I live in a fancy suburb?+
Give providers accurate location and access details. Compare itemised quotes for identical work; a modelled estimate does not prove overcharging.
How do I avoid paying the suburb tax?+
Compare written quotes with matching scope, GST, materials and timing. Ask about alternate appointment dates without assuming a particular discount.
Is the suburb tax legal?+
Pricing and consumer-rights questions depend on the circumstances. Consult the ACCC and the relevant state regulator through our quote-rights page.

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