Coes Creek vs Perwillowen: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 88c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Coes Creek and Perwillowen are both Sunshine Coast Council suburbs, sitting 14.5 km and 16.7 km from Brisbane CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Coes Creek runs $453 a year cheaper than Perwillowen, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $5,193.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Coes Creek | Perwillowen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,771 | $1,771 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,094 | $2,094 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $4,012 | $4,465 | -$453 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $2,900 | $2,900 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,000 | $1,800 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $10,777 | $11,230 | -$453 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,957 | $6,957 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Coes Creek | Perwillowen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $1,976 | $1,976 | - |
| Unit | $1,591 | $1,591 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Coes Creek vs Perwillowen (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Coes Creek costs $453 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $5,193 in favour of Coes Creek.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $453 per year. Perwillowen is 16.7 km from Brisbane CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 88c/km.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $6,957 and $6,957 a year, so the $453 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Coes Creek cumulative | Perwillowen cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,777 | $11,230 | $453 |
| Year 3 | $33,311 | $34,711 | $1,400 |
| Year 5 | $57,217 | $59,622 | $2,405 |
| Year 10 | $123,546 | $128,739 | $5,193 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coes Creek or Perwillowen cheaper to live in?
Coes Creek is cheaper to run by car at $10,777 per year versus $11,230 for Perwillowen, a difference of $453 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Coes Creek and Perwillowen?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,771 in Coes Creek (Sunshine Coast Council) and $1,771 in Perwillowen (Sunshine Coast Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,094 in Coes Creek and $2,094 in Perwillowen. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Coes Creek and Perwillowen?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,012 from Coes Creek and $4,465 from Perwillowen to Brisbane CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Coes Creek and $192 from Perwillowen.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Coes Creek and Perwillowen?
At 3% annual cost growth, Coes Creek costs a cumulative $123,546 and Perwillowen costs $128,739 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $5,193 in favour of Coes Creek. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Coes Creek and Perwillowen is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Sunshine Coast Council and Sunshine Coast Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.