Comparison of Travel Costs

Most car commuters would be surprised to learn their car costs between $120 and $400 a week, according to the NRMA. These calculations include petrol costs combined with depreciation, registration, interest on loans, insurance and wear and tear.

Sutherland to UOW - Train/Shuttle - 52km

(Student Concession)	Train	Shuttle
Estimated Annual Costs	$720.00	$0.00
Approx. Travel Time (hr:min)	1:03	0:15
Directly emitted CO² (kg/p/yr)	2105	65

Versus Car Option

Wollongong - Sutherland	Car
Estimated Annual Cost	$7990.00
Approx. Travel Time (hr:min)	0:39
Directly emitted CO² (kg/p/yr)	2590

*Vehicle operating costs based on NRMA average whole of life operating costs small car - 2008

Last reviewed: 2 February, 2009