True annual cost of living in Charles Sturt University, NSW 2678
Living in a house in Charles Sturt University costs about $6,113 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Charles Sturt University sits 5.1 kilometres from Wagga Wagga CBD. Unit costs reach $6,223, with the $1,500 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. The commute is costed by car to Wagga Wagga, at $1,669 a year, because no daily public transport commute is assumed here.
Cheaper to run than 98% of Wagga Wagga suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$3,150/yr
6,160 kWh
Unit
$2,611/yr
4,620 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Charles Sturt University's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Charles Sturt University
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
2
Cafes
0
Parks
8
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
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Frequently asked questions about Charles Sturt University
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Charles Sturt University to Wagga Wagga CBD?
Public transport options are limited in Charles Sturt University; driving is the practical commute at $1,669 per year.
What are the council rates in Charles Sturt University?
Charles Sturt University falls under Wagga Wagga Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,294 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,294 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Charles Sturt University?
Running a unit in Charles Sturt University costs approximately $6,223 per year by car or $6,223 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,294, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $460. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Charles Sturt University close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Charles Sturt University. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What shops and parks are in Charles Sturt University?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Charles Sturt University there are 2 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 8 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Wagga Wagga rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Regional NSW estimate. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data last verified September 2026. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.