Denham Court vs Edmondson Park: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Denham Court (Campbelltown rates (OLG) and Edmondson Park (Liverpool rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (38.1 km and 34.5 km).
The two sit within $237 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 | Denham Court | Edmondson Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,497 | $1,376 | +$121 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,973 | $6,857 | +$116 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,150 | $2,150 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $12,168 | $11,931 | +$237 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,595 | $7,474 | +$121 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Denham Court | Edmondson Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,720 | $2,720 | - |
| Unit | $2,209 | $2,209 | - |
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 — Denham Court vs Edmondson Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Denham Court and Edmondson Park cost within $237 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $2,716, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $121 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,595 and $7,474 a year, so the $237 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Edmondson Park by $121 a year, $1,376 against $1,497.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Edmondson Park by $116 a year, $6,857 against $6,973.
- Building insurance is identical at $2,150 a year.
They sit in different council areas, so the rates line is set by two different councils. For NSW that figure is the average residential rate reported to the Office of Local Government, uplifted by that council's IPART rate peg.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Denham Court cumulative | Edmondson Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,168 | $11,931 | $237 |
| Year 3 | $37,610 | $36,878 | $732 |
| Year 5 | $64,602 | $63,343 | $1,259 |
| Year 10 | $139,492 | $136,776 | $2,716 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Denham Court or Edmondson Park cheaper to live in?
Edmondson Park is cheaper to run by car at $11,931 per year versus $12,168 for Denham Court, a difference of $237 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Denham Court and Edmondson Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,497 in Denham Court (Campbelltown rates (OLG) and $1,376 in Edmondson Park (Liverpool rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Denham Court 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 Denham Court and Edmondson Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,973 from Denham Court and $6,857 from Edmondson Park to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Denham Court and $2,400 from Edmondson Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Denham Court and Edmondson Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Denham Court costs a cumulative $139,492 and Edmondson Park costs $136,776 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,716 in favour of Edmondson Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Denham Court and Edmondson Park is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Campbelltown rates (OLG and Liverpool 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.