Kings Park vs Marayong: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Kings Park and Marayong are both Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for suburbs, sitting 31 km and 32.1 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $81 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 | Kings Park | Marayong | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,360 | $1,360 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,635 | $6,716 | -$81 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,393 | $11,474 | -$81 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,158 | $7,158 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Kings Park | Marayong | 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 — Kings Park vs Marayong (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Kings Park and Marayong cost within $81 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $929, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $81 per year. Marayong is 32.1 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, $7,158 and $7,158 a year, so the $81 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,360 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Kings Park by $81 a year, $6,635 against $6,716.
- Building insurance is identical at $1,850 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 | Kings Park cumulative | Marayong cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,393 | $11,474 | $81 |
| Year 3 | $35,215 | $35,465 | $250 |
| Year 5 | $60,487 | $60,917 | $430 |
| Year 10 | $130,608 | $131,537 | $929 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kings Park or Marayong cheaper to live in?
Kings Park is cheaper to run by car at $11,393 per year versus $11,474 for Marayong, a difference of $81 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Kings Park and Marayong?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,360 in Kings Park (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for) and $1,360 in Marayong (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Kings Park and $1,548 in Marayong. 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 Kings Park and Marayong?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,635 from Kings Park and $6,716 from Marayong to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Kings Park and $2,400 from Marayong.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Kings Park and Marayong?
At 3% annual cost growth, Kings Park costs a cumulative $130,608 and Marayong costs $131,537 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $929 in favour of Kings Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Kings Park and Marayong 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 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.