Chullora vs Greenacre: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Chullora and Greenacre are both Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 15.5 km and 14.8 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $152 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 | Chullora | Greenacre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,377 | $1,377 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $4,367 | $4,215 | +$152 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $9,142 | $8,990 | +$152 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,161 | $7,161 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Chullora | Greenacre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,342 | $2,342 | - |
| Unit | $1,909 | $1,909 | - |
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 — Chullora vs Greenacre (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Chullora and Greenacre cost within $152 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $1,743, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $152 per year. Chullora is 15.5 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,161 and $7,161 a year, so the $152 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,377 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Greenacre by $152 a year, $4,215 against $4,367.
- 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. What separates them is commute distance.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Chullora cumulative | Greenacre cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,142 | $8,990 | $152 |
| Year 3 | $28,257 | $27,787 | $470 |
| Year 5 | $48,536 | $47,729 | $807 |
| Year 10 | $104,803 | $103,060 | $1,743 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chullora or Greenacre cheaper to live in?
Greenacre is cheaper to run by car at $8,990 per year versus $9,142 for Chullora, a difference of $152 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Chullora and Greenacre?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in Chullora (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Greenacre (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Chullora and $1,548 in Greenacre. 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 Chullora and Greenacre?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,367 from Chullora and $4,215 from Greenacre to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Chullora and $2,386 from Greenacre.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Chullora and Greenacre?
At 3% annual cost growth, Chullora costs a cumulative $104,803 and Greenacre costs $103,060 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,743 in favour of Greenacre. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Chullora and Greenacre is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG and Canterbury-Bankstown 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.