Glendenning vs Woodcroft: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Glendenning and Woodcroft are both Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for suburbs, sitting 34.9 km and 32.9 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $104 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 | Glendenning | Woodcroft | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,360 | $1,360 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,649 | $6,545 | +$104 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,407 | $11,303 | +$104 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,158 | $7,158 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Glendenning | Woodcroft | 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 — Glendenning vs Woodcroft (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Glendenning and Woodcroft cost within $104 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $1,192, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $104 per year. Glendenning is 34.9 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, $7,158 and $7,158 a year, so the $104 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Glendenning cumulative | Woodcroft cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,407 | $11,303 | $104 |
| Year 3 | $35,258 | $34,936 | $322 |
| Year 5 | $60,561 | $60,009 | $552 |
| Year 10 | $130,768 | $129,576 | $1,192 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendenning or Woodcroft cheaper to live in?
Woodcroft is cheaper to run by car at $11,303 per year versus $11,407 for Glendenning, a difference of $104 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Glendenning and Woodcroft?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,360 in Glendenning (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for) and $1,360 in Woodcroft (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Glendenning and $1,548 in Woodcroft. 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 Glendenning and Woodcroft?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,649 from Glendenning and $6,545 from Woodcroft to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Glendenning and $2,400 from Woodcroft.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Glendenning and Woodcroft?
At 3% annual cost growth, Glendenning costs a cumulative $130,768 and Woodcroft costs $129,576 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,192 in favour of Woodcroft. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Glendenning and Woodcroft is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for and Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for 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.