Cambridge Park vs Kingswood: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Cambridge Park and Kingswood are both Penrith rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 46 km and 46 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $0 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.
Cambridge Park
Kingswood
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Cambridge Park | Kingswood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,604 | $1,604 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,831 | $6,831 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,833 | $11,833 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $7,402 | $7,402 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Cambridge Park | Kingswood | 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 — Cambridge Park vs Kingswood (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Cambridge Park and Kingswood cost within $0 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $0, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $0 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,402 and $7,402 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,604 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute is identical at $6,831 a year.
- Building insurance is identical at $1,850 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. On these four costs they are identical.
The catchment state school scores 7.2 in Kingswood against 4.2 in Cambridge Park, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Cambridge Park cumulative | Kingswood cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,833 | $11,833 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $36,575 | $36,575 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $62,823 | $62,823 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $135,652 | $135,652 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge Park or Kingswood cheaper to live in?
Cambridge Park is cheaper to run by car at $11,833 per year versus $11,833 for Kingswood, a difference of $0 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Cambridge Park and Kingswood?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,604 in Cambridge Park (Penrith rates (OLG) and $1,604 in Kingswood (Penrith rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Cambridge Park and $1,548 in Kingswood. 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 Cambridge Park and Kingswood?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,831 from Cambridge Park and $6,831 from Kingswood to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Cambridge Park and $2,400 from Kingswood.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Cambridge Park and Kingswood?
At 3% annual cost growth, Cambridge Park costs a cumulative $135,652 and Kingswood costs $135,652 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Cambridge Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Cambridge Park and Kingswood is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Penrith rates (OLG and Penrith 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.