Carnes Hill vs Edmondson Park: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Carnes Hill and Edmondson Park are both Liverpool rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 34 km and 34.5 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Carnes Hill runs $325 a year cheaper than Edmondson Park, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $3,726.
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 | Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,606 | $6,631 | -$25 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $2,150 | -$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,380 | $11,705 | -$325 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,174 | $7,474 | -$300 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,420 | $2,420 | - |
| Unit | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
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 — Carnes Hill vs Edmondson Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Carnes Hill costs $325 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $3,726 in favour of Carnes Hill.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year.
On public transport the gap is $300 per year, $7,174 from Carnes Hill versus $7,474 from Edmondson Park.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Carnes Hill cumulative | Edmondson Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,380 | $11,705 | $325 |
| Year 3 | $35,174 | $36,179 | $1,005 |
| Year 5 | $60,418 | $62,143 | $1,725 |
| Year 10 | $130,459 | $134,185 | $3,726 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Carnes Hill or Edmondson Park cheaper to live in?
Carnes Hill is cheaper to run by car at $11,380 per year versus $11,705 for Edmondson Park, a difference of $325 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Carnes Hill and Edmondson Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Carnes Hill (Liverpool rates (OLG) and $1,376 in Edmondson Park (Liverpool rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Carnes Hill and $1,548 in Edmondson 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 Carnes Hill and Edmondson Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,606 from Carnes Hill and $6,631 from Edmondson Park to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Carnes Hill and $2,400 from Edmondson Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Carnes Hill and Edmondson Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Carnes Hill costs a cumulative $130,459 and Edmondson Park costs $134,185 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $3,726 in favour of Carnes Hill. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Carnes Hill and Edmondson Park is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Liverpool rates (OLG and Liverpool 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.