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True annual cost of living in Oran Park, NSW 2570

Living in a house in Oran Park costs about $11,883 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Oran Park sits 44.2 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $12,563, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 44.2km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,512 more per year than public transport users.

Last updated July 2026 · Camden Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Running costs sit near the Camden average, cheaper than 43% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $6,912, roughly 58% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $4,512 a year, a significant saving at this distance.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$11,883
Driving · per year
$990/month
Unit annual cost
$12,563
Incl. body corporate
$1,047/month
House vs unit difference
+$680
Unit costs more per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Camden rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,573
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 44.2km from CBD · 192 days
$6,912
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$1,850
Total annual running cost
$11,883
($990/month)
Near Camden average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 6.5/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 43% 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 Oran 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 Oran Park

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
The George Centre, 4,567 m away, about a 57 minute walk.
Supermarkets
2
Cafes
1
Parks
9
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.

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Frequently asked questions about Oran Park

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Oran Park to the CBD?

Public transport saves Oran Park residents $4,512 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,912 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.

What are the council rates in Oran Park?

Oran 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 Oran Park?

Running a unit in Oran Park costs approximately $12,563 per year by car or $8,051 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 $430. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Oran Park close to public transport?

No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Oran 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 Oran Park?

The closest hospital to the centre of Oran Park is The George Centre, about 4,567 m away, about a 57 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 Oran Park?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Oran Park there are 2 supermarkets, 1 cafe and 9 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.