Oakhurst vs Plumpton: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Oakhurst and Plumpton are both Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for suburbs, sitting 37.4 km and 36.6 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $20 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 | Oakhurst | Plumpton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,360 | $1,360 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $6,730 | $6,710 | +$20 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,488 | $11,468 | +$20 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,158 | $7,158 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Oakhurst | Plumpton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,420 | $2,420 | - |
| Unit | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Oakhurst vs Plumpton (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Oakhurst and Plumpton cost within $20 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $229, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $20 per year. Oakhurst is 37.4 km from Sydney CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $7,158 and $7,158 a year, so the $20 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Oakhurst cumulative | Plumpton cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,488 | $11,468 | $20 |
| Year 3 | $35,508 | $35,446 | $62 |
| Year 5 | $60,991 | $60,885 | $106 |
| Year 10 | $131,697 | $131,468 | $229 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakhurst or Plumpton cheaper to live in?
Plumpton is cheaper to run by car at $11,468 per year versus $11,488 for Oakhurst, a difference of $20 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Oakhurst and Plumpton?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,360 in Oakhurst (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for) and $1,360 in Plumpton (Blacktown City Council rates (IPART approved SRV, 11.54% adopted for). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Oakhurst and $1,548 in Plumpton. 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 Oakhurst and Plumpton?
Annual driving commute costs are $6,730 from Oakhurst and $6,710 from Plumpton to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Oakhurst and $2,400 from Plumpton.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Oakhurst and Plumpton?
At 3% annual cost growth, Oakhurst costs a cumulative $131,697 and Plumpton costs $131,468 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $229 in favour of Plumpton. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Oakhurst and Plumpton 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 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.