True annual cost of living in Edensor Park, NSW 2176
Living in a house in Edensor Park costs about $11,039 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Edensor Park sits 30.7 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $11,719, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 30.7km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,211 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 52% of Fairfield suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,720/yr
6,060 kWh
Unit
$2,209/yr
4,545 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Edensor Park'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 Edensor Park
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Braeside Hospital, 2,716 m away, about a 34 minute walk.
Supermarkets
3
Cafes
4
Parks
47
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. 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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Edensor Park to the CBD?
Public transport saves Edensor Park residents $4,211 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,611 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Edensor Park?
Edensor Park falls under Fairfield Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,030 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 $1,030 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Edensor Park?
Running a unit in Edensor Park costs approximately $11,719 per year by car or $7,508 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,030, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, and contents insurance of $430. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Edensor Park close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Edensor Park. 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 is the closest hospital to Edensor Park?
The closest hospital to the centre of Edensor Park is Braeside Hospital, about 2,716 m away, about a 34 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Edensor Park?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Edensor Park there are 3 supermarkets, 4 cafes and 47 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: Fairfield rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/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.