Cecil Hills vs Cecil 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
Cecil Hills and Cecil Park are both Liverpool rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 33.6 km and 36.5 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $122 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 | Cecil Hills | Cecil Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,376 | $1,376 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,585 | $6,707 | -$122 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,150 | $2,150 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,659 | $11,781 | -$122 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,474 | $7,474 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Cecil Hills | Cecil 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 — Cecil Hills vs Cecil Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Cecil Hills and Cecil Park cost within $122 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $1,399, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $122 per year. Cecil Park is 36.5 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,474 and $7,474 a year, so the $122 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Cecil Hills cumulative | Cecil Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,659 | $11,781 | $122 |
| Year 3 | $36,037 | $36,414 | $377 |
| Year 5 | $61,899 | $62,547 | $648 |
| Year 10 | $133,657 | $135,056 | $1,399 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cecil Hills or Cecil Park cheaper to live in?
Cecil Hills is cheaper to run by car at $11,659 per year versus $11,781 for Cecil Park, a difference of $122 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Cecil Hills and Cecil Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,376 in Cecil Hills (Liverpool rates (OLG) and $1,376 in Cecil Park (Liverpool rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Cecil Hills and $1,548 in Cecil 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 Cecil Hills and Cecil Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,585 from Cecil Hills and $6,707 from Cecil Park to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Cecil Hills and $2,400 from Cecil Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Cecil Hills and Cecil Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Cecil Hills costs a cumulative $133,657 and Cecil Park costs $135,056 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,399 in favour of Cecil Hills. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Cecil Hills and Cecil 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.