Condell Park vs Revesby: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Condell Park and Revesby are both Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 18.9 km and 20 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $198 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 | Condell Park | Revesby | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,377 | $1,377 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,044 | $5,242 | -$198 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $10,269 | $10,467 | -$198 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,611 | $7,611 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Condell Park | Revesby | 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 — Condell Park vs Revesby (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Condell Park and Revesby cost within $198 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $2,269, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $198 per year. Revesby is 20 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, $7,611 and $7,611 a year, so the $198 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 Condell Park by $198 a year, $5,044 against $5,242.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,300 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 | Condell Park cumulative | Revesby cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,269 | $10,467 | $198 |
| Year 3 | $31,740 | $32,352 | $612 |
| Year 5 | $54,520 | $55,571 | $1,051 |
| Year 10 | $117,723 | $119,992 | $2,269 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Condell Park or Revesby cheaper to live in?
Condell Park is cheaper to run by car at $10,269 per year versus $10,467 for Revesby, a difference of $198 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Condell Park and Revesby?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in Condell Park (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Revesby (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Condell Park and $1,548 in Revesby. 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 Condell Park and Revesby?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,044 from Condell Park and $5,242 from Revesby to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Condell Park and $2,386 from Revesby.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Condell Park and Revesby?
At 3% annual cost growth, Condell Park costs a cumulative $117,723 and Revesby costs $119,992 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,269 in favour of Condell Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Condell Park and Revesby 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.