Angus vs Marsden Park: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Angus and Marsden Park are both Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for suburbs, sitting 40.2 km and 39.6 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Marsden Park runs $950 a year cheaper than Angus, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $10,891.
Over 10 years, Marsden Park costs about $10,900 less to run than Angus — the same as paying $10,900 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Angus | Marsden Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,360 | $1,360 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,988 | $6,988 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,250 | $2,300 | +$950 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $13,146 | $12,196 | +$950 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,558 | $7,608 | +$950 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Angus | Marsden Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,720 | $2,720 | - |
| Unit | $2,209 | $2,209 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for each suburb's electricity network, including supply charge (AER Default Market Offer caps, or the QCA price in regional Queensland; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Angus vs Marsden Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Marsden Park costs $950 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $10,891 in favour of Marsden Park.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $950 per year. Angus carries high flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $950 per year, $8,558 from Angus versus $7,608 from Marsden Park.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,360 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute is identical at $6,988 a year.
- Building insurance favours Marsden Park by $950 a year, $2,300 against $3,250.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is the insurance band.
Flood risk is rated high in Angus against medium in Marsden Park, which feeds the insurance estimate. Fire risk is rated medium in Angus against low in Marsden Park, which feeds the insurance estimate.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Angus cumulative | Marsden Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $13,146 | $12,196 | $950 |
| Year 3 | $40,633 | $37,697 | $2,936 |
| Year 5 | $69,794 | $64,750 | $5,044 |
| Year 10 | $150,704 | $139,813 | $10,891 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Angus or Marsden Park cheaper to live in?
Marsden Park is cheaper to run by car at $12,196 per year versus $13,146 for Angus, a difference of $950 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Angus and Marsden Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,360 in Angus (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for) and $1,360 in Marsden Park (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Angus and $1,548 in Marsden Park. Both figures are the average residential rate reported to the Office of Local Government, uplifted by each council's IPART rate peg.
How does the commute cost compare between Angus and Marsden Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,988 from Angus and $6,988 from Marsden Park to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Angus and $2,400 from Marsden Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Angus and Marsden Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Angus costs a cumulative $150,704 and Marsden Park costs $139,813 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $10,891 in favour of Marsden Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Angus and Marsden Park is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for and Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.