Comparison of Travel Costs
Most car commuters would be surprised to learn their car costs between $100 and $300 a week to run, according to the NRMA. These calculations include petrol costs combined with depreciation, registration, interest on loans, insurance and wear and tear.
Rail Option
| Rail (Student Concession) |
Daily
return fare |
Weekly
return fare
|
| North Wollongong - Sutherland |
$6.80
|
$22.50
|
Daily shuttle cost from North Wollongong Station to University and return: $1.20.
Versus Car Option
|
Wollongong - Sutherland Car Commuter
|
Average Weekly
cost*
|
Light car
Holden Barina Hatchback (4 cylinder manual) |
$204
|
Small car
Toyota Corolla Accent (4 cylinder automatic) |
$249
|
Large car
Holden Commodore Executive Sedan (V6 automatic) |
$390
|
*Weekly cost based on 100km daily return trip over 30 weeks - Source: NRMA/City Rail
|
