Annangrove vs Kenthurst: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Annangrove and Kenthurst are both The Hills rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 34.5 km and 35.2 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $31 a year of each other to run, so running cost is a minor factor here. The decision comes down to schools, risk and lifestyle, all in the free report.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Annangrove | Kenthurst | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,261 | $1,261 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,857 | $6,888 | -$31 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,550 | $2,550 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $12,216 | $12,247 | -$31 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,759 | $7,759 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Annangrove | Kenthurst | 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 — Annangrove vs Kenthurst (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Annangrove and Kenthurst cost within $31 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $355, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $31 per year. Kenthurst is 35.2 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,759 and $7,759 a year, so the $31 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,261 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Annangrove by $31 a year, $6,857 against $6,888.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,550 a year.
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 commute distance.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Annangrove cumulative | Kenthurst cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,216 | $12,247 | $31 |
| Year 3 | $37,758 | $37,854 | $96 |
| Year 5 | $64,856 | $65,021 | $165 |
| Year 10 | $140,043 | $140,398 | $355 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Annangrove or Kenthurst cheaper to live in?
Annangrove is cheaper to run by car at $12,216 per year versus $12,247 for Kenthurst, a difference of $31 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Annangrove and Kenthurst?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,261 in Annangrove (The Hills rates (OLG) and $1,261 in Kenthurst (The Hills rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Annangrove and $1,548 in Kenthurst. 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 Annangrove and Kenthurst?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,857 from Annangrove and $6,888 from Kenthurst to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Annangrove and $2,400 from Kenthurst.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Annangrove and Kenthurst?
At 3% annual cost growth, Annangrove costs a cumulative $140,043 and Kenthurst costs $140,398 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $355 in favour of Annangrove. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Annangrove and Kenthurst is best to actually live in?
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Sources: The Hills rates (OLG and The Hills rates (OLG 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.