Glenmore vs Orangeville: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Glenmore and Orangeville are both Wollondilly rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 60.7 km and 59.6 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Glenmore runs $344 a year cheaper than Orangeville, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $3,943.
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 | Glenmore | Orangeville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $2,195 | $2,195 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,117 | $5,311 | -$194 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,000 | $2,150 | -$150 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,800 | $2,100 | -$300 |
| Total (driving) | $10,860 | $11,204 | -$344 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,143 | $8,293 | -$150 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Glenmore | Orangeville | 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 — Glenmore vs Orangeville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Glenmore costs $344 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $3,943 in favour of Glenmore.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $194 per year. Glenmore is 60.7 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, $8,143 and $8,293 a year, so the $344 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $2,195 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Glenmore by $194 a year, $5,117 against $5,311.
- Building insurance favours Glenmore by $150 a year, $2,000 against $2,150.
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 and the insurance band.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Glenmore cumulative | Orangeville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,860 | $11,204 | $344 |
| Year 3 | $33,567 | $34,630 | $1,063 |
| Year 5 | $57,657 | $59,484 | $1,827 |
| Year 10 | $124,498 | $128,441 | $3,943 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glenmore or Orangeville cheaper to live in?
Glenmore is cheaper to run by car at $10,860 per year versus $11,204 for Orangeville, a difference of $344 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Glenmore and Orangeville?
Annual council rates for a house are $2,195 in Glenmore (Wollondilly rates (OLG) and $2,195 in Orangeville (Wollondilly rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Glenmore and $1,548 in Orangeville. 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 Glenmore and Orangeville?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,117 from Glenmore and $5,311 from Orangeville to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Glenmore and $2,400 from Orangeville.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Glenmore and Orangeville?
At 3% annual cost growth, Glenmore costs a cumulative $124,498 and Orangeville costs $128,441 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $3,943 in favour of Glenmore. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Glenmore and Orangeville is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Wollondilly rates (OLG and Wollondilly 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.