Brumby Plains vs The Glen: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Brumby Plains and The Glen are both Kyogle rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 618.3 km and 622.1 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The Glen runs $400 a year cheaper than Brumby Plains, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,586.
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 | Brumby Plains | The Glen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,320 | $1,320 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,400 | $2,000 | +$400 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Total (driving) | $22,620 | $22,220 | +$400 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,420 | $7,020 | +$400 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Brumby Plains | The Glen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,098 | $2,098 | - |
| Unit | $1,679 | $1,679 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Brumby Plains vs The Glen (2026-27)
What the numbers show
The Glen costs $400 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,586 in favour of The Glen.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $400 per year.
On public transport the gap is $400 per year, $7,420 from Brumby Plains versus $7,020 from The Glen.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Brumby Plains cumulative | The Glen cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $22,620 | $22,220 | $400 |
| Year 3 | $69,916 | $68,680 | $1,236 |
| Year 5 | $120,093 | $117,969 | $2,124 |
| Year 10 | $259,313 | $254,727 | $4,586 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brumby Plains or The Glen cheaper to live in?
The Glen is cheaper to run by car at $22,220 per year versus $22,620 for Brumby Plains, a difference of $400 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Brumby Plains and The Glen?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,320 in Brumby Plains (Kyogle rates (OLG) and $1,320 in The Glen (Kyogle rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Brumby Plains and $1,300 in The Glen. 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 Brumby Plains and The Glen?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Brumby Plains and $17,600 from The Glen to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Brumby Plains and $2,400 from The Glen.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Brumby Plains and The Glen?
At 3% annual cost growth, Brumby Plains costs a cumulative $259,313 and The Glen costs $254,727 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,586 in favour of The Glen. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Brumby Plains and The Glen is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Kyogle rates (OLG and Kyogle rates (OLG rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.