Roselands vs Wiley 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
Roselands and Wiley Park are both Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 14.6 km and 14.5 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $21 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.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Roselands | Wiley Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,377 | $1,377 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $4,170 | $4,149 | +$21 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,500 | $1,500 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $8,595 | $8,574 | +$21 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,811 | $6,811 | - |
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 | Roselands | Wiley Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,342 | $2,342 | - |
| Unit | $1,909 | $1,909 | - |
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, Roselands vs Wiley Park (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Roselands and Wiley Park cost within $21 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $241, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $21 per year. Roselands is 14.6 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, $6,811 and $6,811 a year, so the $21 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,377 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Wiley Park by $21 a year, $4,149 against $4,170.
- Building insurance is identical at $1,500 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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Roselands cumulative | Wiley Park cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,595 | $8,574 | $21 |
| Year 3 | $26,566 | $26,501 | $65 |
| Year 5 | $45,632 | $45,521 | $111 |
| Year 10 | $98,532 | $98,291 | $241 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Roselands or Wiley Park cheaper to live in?
Wiley Park is cheaper to run by car at $8,574 per year versus $8,595 for Roselands, a difference of $21 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Roselands and Wiley Park?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,377 in Roselands (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG) and $1,377 in Wiley Park (Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Roselands and $1,548 in Wiley 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 Roselands and Wiley Park?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,170 from Roselands and $4,149 from Wiley Park to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Roselands and $2,386 from Wiley Park.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Roselands and Wiley Park?
At 3% annual cost growth, Roselands costs a cumulative $98,532 and Wiley Park costs $98,291 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $241 in favour of Wiley Park. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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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 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.