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True annual cost of living in Regentville, NSW 2745

Living in a house in Regentville costs about $11,632 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Regentville sits 51.7 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $11,962, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 51.7km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,780 more per year than public transport users.

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

3 key insights
Running costs sit near the Penrith average, cheaper than 73% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $6,180, roughly 53% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,780 a year, a significant saving at this distance.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$11,632
Driving · per year
$969/month
Unit annual cost
$11,962
Incl. body corporate
$997/month
House vs unit difference
+$330
Unit costs more per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Penrith rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,604
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 88c/km · 51.7km from CBD · 192 days
$6,180
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Medium · fire Low
$2,300
Total annual running cost
$11,632
($969/month)
Near Penrith average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 6.7/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 73% of Penrith suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost typical 2-person household
House
$2,420/yr
6,060 kWh
Unit
$1,920/yr
4,545 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Regentville'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 Regentville to the CBD?
Public transport saves Regentville residents $3,780 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,180 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Regentville?
Regentville falls under Penrith Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,604 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 $1,604 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Regentville?
Running a unit in Regentville costs approximately $11,962 per year by car or $8,182 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,604, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, 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: Penrith 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.