Ashmont vs Glenfield 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
Ashmont and Glenfield Park are both Wagga Wagga rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 3.2 km and 3.9 km from Wagga Wagga CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $223 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 | Ashmont | Glenfield Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,294 | $1,294 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $1,073 | $1,296 | -$223 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,150 | $2,150 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $5,817 | $6,040 | -$223 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,144 | $7,144 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Ashmont | Glenfield Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $3,150 | $3,150 | - |
| Unit | $2,611 | $2,611 | - |
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 — Ashmont vs Glenfield Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Ashmont and Glenfield Park cost within $223 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $2,557, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $223 per year. Glenfield Park is 3.9 km from Wagga Wagga CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,144 and $7,144 a year, so the $223 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,294 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,300 a year.
- Driving commute favours Ashmont by $223 a year, $1,073 against $1,296.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,150 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 | Ashmont cumulative | Glenfield Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,817 | $6,040 | $223 |
| Year 3 | $17,980 | $18,669 | $689 |
| Year 5 | $30,883 | $32,067 | $1,184 |
| Year 10 | $66,685 | $69,242 | $2,557 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashmont or Glenfield Park cheaper to live in?
Ashmont is cheaper to run by car at $5,817 per year versus $6,040 for Glenfield Park, a difference of $223 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Ashmont and Glenfield Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,294 in Ashmont (Wagga Wagga rates (OLG) and $1,294 in Glenfield Park (Wagga Wagga rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Ashmont and $1,300 in Glenfield 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 Ashmont and Glenfield Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $1,073 from Ashmont and $1,296 from Glenfield Park to Wagga Wagga CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Ashmont and $2,400 from Glenfield Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Ashmont and Glenfield Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Ashmont costs a cumulative $66,685 and Glenfield Park costs $69,242 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,557 in favour of Ashmont. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Ashmont and Glenfield Park is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Wagga Wagga rates (OLG and Wagga Wagga 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.