Mays Hill vs South Wentworthville: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Mays Hill and South Wentworthville are both Cumberland rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 21 km and 22.5 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
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 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 | Mays Hill | South Wentworthville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,083 | $1,083 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,412 | $5,651 | -$239 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $9,893 | $10,132 | -$239 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,881 | $6,881 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Mays Hill | South Wentworthville | 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 — Mays Hill vs South Wentworthville (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Mays Hill and South Wentworthville 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 commute costs at $239 per year. South Wentworthville is 22.5 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, $6,881 and $6,881 a year, so the $239 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,083 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Mays Hill by $239 a year, $5,412 against $5,651.
- 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.
The catchment state school scores 6.7 in Mays Hill against 5.3 in South Wentworthville, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Mays Hill cumulative | South Wentworthville cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $9,893 | $10,132 | $239 |
| Year 3 | $30,578 | $31,317 | $739 |
| Year 5 | $52,523 | $53,792 | $1,269 |
| Year 10 | $113,412 | $116,152 | $2,740 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mays Hill or South Wentworthville cheaper to live in?
Mays Hill is cheaper to run by car at $9,893 per year versus $10,132 for South Wentworthville, 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 Mays Hill and South Wentworthville?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,083 in Mays Hill (Cumberland rates (OLG) and $1,083 in South Wentworthville (Cumberland rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Mays Hill and $1,548 in South Wentworthville. 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 Mays Hill and South Wentworthville?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,412 from Mays Hill and $5,651 from South Wentworthville to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Mays Hill and $2,400 from South Wentworthville.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Mays Hill and South Wentworthville?
At 3% annual cost growth, Mays Hill costs a cumulative $113,412 and South Wentworthville costs $116,152 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,740 in favour of Mays Hill. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Mays Hill and South Wentworthville is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Cumberland rates (OLG and Cumberland 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.