Panania vs Revesby: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Panania and Revesby are both Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 21.6 km and 20 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Revesby runs $909 a year cheaper than Panania, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $10,421.
Over 10 years, Revesby costs about $10,400 less to run than Panania — the same as paying $10,400 less for the home. It's the cost no listing shows you.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Panania | Revesby | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,377 | $1,377 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $5,328 | $5,069 | +$259 |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,386 | +$14 |
| Home insurance | $2,950 | $2,300 | +$650 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,203 | $10,294 | +$909 |
| Total (public transport) | $8,275 | $7,611 | +$664 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Panania | Revesby | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,148 | $2,148 | - |
| Unit | $1,716 | $1,716 | - |
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 — Panania vs Revesby (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Revesby costs $909 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $10,421 in favour of Revesby.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $650 per year. Panania carries high flood risk, which pushes estimated premiums higher.
On public transport the gap is $664 per year, $8,275 from Panania versus $7,611 from Revesby.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Panania cumulative | Revesby cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,203 | $10,294 | $909 |
| Year 3 | $34,627 | $31,818 | $2,809 |
| Year 5 | $59,478 | $54,652 | $4,826 |
| Year 10 | $128,430 | $118,009 | $10,421 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Panania or Revesby cheaper to live in?
Revesby is cheaper to run by car at $10,294 per year versus $11,203 for Panania, a difference of $909 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Panania and Revesby?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in Panania (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Revesby (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Panania and $1,548 in Revesby. 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 Panania and Revesby?
Annual driving commute costs are $5,328 from Panania and $5,069 from Revesby to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Panania and $2,386 from Revesby.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Panania and Revesby?
At 3% annual cost growth, Panania costs a cumulative $128,430 and Revesby costs $118,009 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $10,421 in favour of Revesby. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Panania and Revesby is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG and Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG 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.