Menangle vs Menangle Park, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Menangle (Wollondilly rates (OLG) and Menangle Park (Campbelltown rates (OLG) attract comparison from buyers considering suburbs across different council areas at similar distances from Sydney CBD (52.1 km and 48.6 km).
Menangle Park runs $381 a year cheaper than Menangle, driven mostly by council rates. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $4,368.
Over 10 years, Menangle Park costs about $4,400 less to run than Menangle. That's about $8 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Menangle | Menangle Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $2,195 | $1,497 | +$698 |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $6,349 | $6,666 | -$317 |
| 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) | $11,942 | $11,561 | +$381 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,993 | $7,295 | +$698 |
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 | Menangle | Menangle Park | 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, Menangle vs Menangle Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Menangle Park costs $381 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $4,368 in favour of Menangle Park.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $698 per year.
On public transport the gap is $698 per year, $7,993 from Menangle versus $7,295 from Menangle Park.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates favours Menangle Park by $698 a year, $1,497 against $2,195.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Menangle by $317 a year, $6,349 against $6,666.
- 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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Menangle cumulative | Menangle Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,942 | $11,561 | $381 |
| Year 3 | $36,912 | $35,734 | $1,178 |
| Year 5 | $63,402 | $61,379 | $2,023 |
| Year 10 | $136,902 | $132,534 | $4,368 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Menangle or Menangle Park cheaper to live in?
Menangle Park is cheaper to run by car at $11,561 per year versus $11,942 for Menangle, a difference of $381 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Menangle and Menangle Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $2,195 in Menangle (Wollondilly rates (OLG) and $1,497 in Menangle Park (Campbelltown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Menangle and $1,548 in Menangle Park. 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 Menangle and Menangle Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,349 from Menangle and $6,666 from Menangle Park to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Menangle and $2,400 from Menangle Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Menangle and Menangle Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Menangle costs a cumulative $136,902 and Menangle Park costs $132,534 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $4,368 in favour of Menangle Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Wollondilly rates (OLG and Campbelltown 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.