Lethbridge Park vs Tregear, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Lethbridge Park (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for) and Tregear (Penrith rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (40.4 km and 41.1 km).
The two sit within $239 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, Lethbridge Park costs about $2,700 less to run than Tregear. That's about $5 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Lethbridge Park | Tregear | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,360 | $1,604 | -$244 |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,988 | $6,983 | +$5 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,746 | $11,985 | -$239 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,158 | $7,402 | -$244 |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Lethbridge Park | Tregear | 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, Lethbridge Park vs Tregear (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Lethbridge Park and Tregear cost within $239 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $2,740, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $244 per year.
On public transport the gap is $244 per year, $7,158 from Lethbridge Park versus $7,402 from Tregear.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Lethbridge Park by $244 a year, $1,360 against $1,604.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Tregear by $5 a year, $6,983 against $6,988.
- Building insurance is identical at $1,850 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.
The catchment state school scores 2.4 in Lethbridge Park against 1.4 in Tregear, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Lethbridge Park cumulative | Tregear cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,746 | $11,985 | $239 |
| Year 3 | $36,306 | $37,044 | $738 |
| Year 5 | $62,361 | $63,630 | $1,269 |
| Year 10 | $134,655 | $137,395 | $2,740 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lethbridge Park or Tregear cheaper to live in?
Lethbridge Park is cheaper to run by car at $11,746 per year versus $11,985 for Tregear, a difference of $239 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Lethbridge Park and Tregear?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,360 in Lethbridge Park (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for) and $1,604 in Tregear (Penrith rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Lethbridge Park and $1,548 in Tregear. 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 Lethbridge Park and Tregear?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,988 from Lethbridge Park and $6,983 from Tregear to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Lethbridge Park and $2,400 from Tregear.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Lethbridge Park and Tregear?
At 3% annual cost growth, Lethbridge Park costs a cumulative $134,655 and Tregear costs $137,395 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,740 in favour of Lethbridge Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for and Penrith rates (OLG rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.