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True annual cost of living in Wiley Park, NSW 2195

Living in a house in Wiley Park costs about $8,924 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Wiley Park sits 14.5 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $9,804, with the $2,300 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,763 per year at this distance.

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

3 key insights

Cheaper to run than 81% of Canterbury-Bankstown suburbs, about 10% below the regional average.
The commute is the biggest expense at $4,149, roughly 46% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,763 a year.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$8,924
Driving · per year
$744/month
Unit annual cost
$9,804
Incl. body corporate
$817/month
House vs unit difference
+$880
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 91c/km · 14.5km from CBD · 192 days
$4,149
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$1,850
Total annual running cost
$8,924
($744/month)
↓ 10% below Canterbury-Bankstown average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○ 8.2/10 Excellent
Cheaper to run than 81% of Canterbury-Bankstown suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).

Estimated electricity cost

typical 2-person household
House
$2,342/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,909/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Wiley 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 Wiley Park

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Wiley Park, 111 m away, about a minute on foot. It is a metro stop.
Nearest hospital
Tresillian Family Care Centre - Belmore, 2,848 m away, about a 36 minute walk.
Supermarkets
10
Cafes
5
Parks
43
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 Wiley Park

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

Public transport saves Wiley Park residents $1,763 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,149 versus $2,386 by public transport using the Opal network.

What are the council rates in Wiley Park?

Wiley 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 Wiley Park?

Running a unit in Wiley Park costs approximately $9,804 per year by car or $8,041 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,377, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,300, and contents insurance of $430. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Wiley Park close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Wiley Park is Wiley Park, a metro stop about 111 m away, about a minute on foot. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.

What is the closest hospital to Wiley Park?

The closest hospital to the centre of Wiley Park is Tresillian Family Care Centre - Belmore, about 2,848 m away, about a 36 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 Wiley Park?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Wiley Park there are 10 supermarkets, 5 cafes and 43 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: Canterbury-Bankstown 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.