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True annual cost of living in Clemton Park, NSW 2206

Living in a house in Clemton Park costs about $8,576 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Clemton Park sits 11.6 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $9,406, with the $2,600 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $965 per year at this distance.

Last updated July 2026 · Canterbury-Bankstown Council rates 2026-27, ATO 88c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights
Cheaper to run than 92% of Canterbury-Bankstown suburbs, about 12% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $3,351, roughly 39% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $965 a year.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$8,576
Driving · per year
$715/month
Unit annual cost
$9,406
Incl. body corporate
$784/month
House vs unit difference
+$830
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,377
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 11.6km from CBD · 192 days
$3,351
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Medium · fire Low
$2,300
Total annual running cost
$8,576
($715/month)
↓ 12% below Canterbury-Bankstown average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○ 7.8/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 92% of Canterbury-Bankstown suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$2,148/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,716/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Clemton Park's climate zone at 2025 rates. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Clemton Park to the CBD?
Public transport saves Clemton Park residents $965 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,351 versus $2,386 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Clemton Park?
Clemton Park falls under Canterbury-Bankstown Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,377 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 $1,377 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Clemton Park?
Running a unit in Clemton Park costs approximately $9,406 per year by car or $8,441 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,377, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,600, and contents insurance of $530. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

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Data sources: Council rates: Canterbury-Bankstown rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07.
Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.