True annual cost of living in Harrington Park, NSW 2567
Living in a house in Harrington Park costs about $12,027 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Harrington Park sits 47.3 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $12,467, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 47.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,356 more per year than public transport users.
Cheaper to run than 14% of Camden 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 Harrington 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 Harrington Park
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Camden Surgical Hospital, 3,205 m away, about a 40 minute walk.
Supermarkets
4
Cafes
1
Parks
34
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 Harrington Park to the CBD?
Public transport saves Harrington Park residents $4,356 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,756 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Harrington Park?
Harrington Park falls under Camden Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,573 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 $1,573 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Harrington Park?
Running a unit in Harrington Park costs approximately $12,467 per year by car or $8,111 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,573, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, and contents insurance of $490. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Harrington Park close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Harrington 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 Harrington Park?
The closest hospital to the centre of Harrington Park is Camden Surgical Hospital, about 3,205 m away, about a 40 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 Harrington Park?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Harrington Park there are 4 supermarkets, 1 cafe and 34 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: Camden 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.