Clyde vs Rosehill: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Clyde and Rosehill are both Parramatta rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 17.6 km and 17.3 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $57 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 | Clyde | Rosehill | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,156 | $1,156 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $4,639 | $4,582 | +$57 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,950 | $2,950 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $10,293 | $10,236 | +$57 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,040 | $8,040 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Clyde | Rosehill | 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 — Clyde vs Rosehill (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Clyde and Rosehill cost within $57 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $654, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $57 per year. Clyde is 17.6 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, $8,040 and $8,040 a year, so the $57 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Clyde cumulative | Rosehill cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,293 | $10,236 | $57 |
| Year 3 | $31,815 | $31,638 | $177 |
| Year 5 | $54,647 | $54,344 | $303 |
| Year 10 | $117,998 | $117,344 | $654 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clyde or Rosehill cheaper to live in?
Rosehill is cheaper to run by car at $10,236 per year versus $10,293 for Clyde, a difference of $57 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Clyde and Rosehill?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,156 in Clyde (Parramatta rates (OLG) and $1,156 in Rosehill (Parramatta rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Clyde and $1,548 in Rosehill. 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 Clyde and Rosehill?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,639 from Clyde and $4,582 from Rosehill to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Clyde and $2,386 from Rosehill.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Clyde and Rosehill?
At 3% annual cost growth, Clyde costs a cumulative $117,998 and Rosehill costs $117,344 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $654 in favour of Rosehill. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Clyde and Rosehill is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Parramatta rates (OLG and Parramatta 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.