Sydney Olympic Park vs Wentworth Point, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 91c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point are both Parramatta rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 13.5 km and 12.9 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $140 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, Wentworth Point costs about $1,600 less to run than Sydney Olympic Park. That's about $3 a week.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Sydney Olympic Park | Wentworth Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,156 | $1,156 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $1,548 | $1,548 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $3,921 | $3,781 | +$140 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $2,386 | $2,386 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $1,850 | $1,850 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $2,300 | $2,300 | - |
| Total (driving) | $8,475 | $8,335 | +$140 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,940 | $6,940 | - |
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 | Sydney Olympic Park | Wentworth Point | 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, Sydney Olympic Park vs Wentworth Point (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point cost within $140 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $1,605, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $140 per year. Sydney Olympic Park is 13.5 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, $6,940 and $6,940 a year, so the $140 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,156 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $1,548 a year.
- Driving commute favours Wentworth Point by $140 a year, $3,781 against $3,921.
- 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 8.6 in Sydney Olympic Park against 7.1 in Wentworth Point, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Sydney Olympic Park cumulative | Wentworth Point cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,475 | $8,335 | $140 |
| Year 3 | $26,195 | $25,763 | $432 |
| Year 5 | $44,995 | $44,252 | $743 |
| Year 10 | $97,156 | $95,551 | $1,605 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sydney Olympic Park or Wentworth Point cheaper to live in?
Wentworth Point is cheaper to run by car at $8,335 per year versus $8,475 for Sydney Olympic Park, a difference of $140 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,156 in Sydney Olympic Park (Parramatta rates (OLG) and $1,156 in Wentworth Point (Parramatta rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,548 in Sydney Olympic Park and $1,548 in Wentworth Point. 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 Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,921 from Sydney Olympic Park and $3,781 from Wentworth Point to Sydney CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $2,386 from Sydney Olympic Park and $2,386 from Wentworth Point.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point?
At 3% annual cost growth, Sydney Olympic Park costs a cumulative $97,156 and Wentworth Point costs $95,551 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $1,605 in favour of Wentworth Point. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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Sources: Parramatta rates (OLG and Parramatta 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.