Hunchy vs Landers Shoot, true annual running costs compared 2026
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Hunchy and Landers Shoot are both Sunshine Coast Council suburbs, sitting 18.2 km and 17.7 km from Maroochydore CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $246 a year of each other to run, so running cost is a minor factor here. The decision comes down to schools, risk and lifestyle, all in the free report.
Over 10 years the gap between these two is about $2,800, about $5 a week, and most of it is the AI-estimated insurance line.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Hunchy | Landers Shoot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates Official, 2026-27 | $1,771 | $1,771 | - |
| Water & sewerage Official, 2026-27 | $2,094 | $2,094 | - |
| Commute (driving) Modelled, 2026-27 | $4,913 | $4,817 | +$96 |
| Commute (public transport) Modelled, 2026-27 | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance Estimated | $2,150 | $2,000 | +$150 |
| Body corporate (unit) Estimated | $1,900 | $1,800 | +$100 |
| Total (driving) | $10,928 | $10,682 | +$246 |
| Total (public transport) | $6,207 | $6,057 | +$150 |
Totals exclude electricity, estimated separately below. Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance estimated from ACCC premium rates; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Hunchy | Landers Shoot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,135 | $2,135 | - |
| Unit | $1,776 | $1,776 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for each suburb's electricity network, including supply charge (AER Default Market Offer caps, or the QCA price in regional Queensland; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown, Hunchy vs Landers Shoot (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Hunchy and Landers Shoot differ by $246 a year by car, but $150 of that is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On the sourced costs, council rates, water and the commute, the gap is $96, so neither suburb is named cheaper here.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $150 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $6,207 and $6,057 a year, so the $246 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,771 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $2,094 a year.
- Driving commute favours Landers Shoot by $96 a year, $4,817 against $4,913.
- Building insurance favours Landers Shoot by $150 a year, $2,000 against $2,150.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is commute distance and the insurance band.
The catchment state school scores 7.8 in Hunchy against 6.8 in Landers Shoot, on ACARA's ICSEA percentile scaled to ten.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Hunchy cumulative | Landers Shoot cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,928 | $10,682 | $246 |
| Year 3 | $33,777 | $33,017 | $760 |
| Year 5 | $58,018 | $56,712 | $1,306 |
| Year 10 | $125,277 | $122,457 | $2,820 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hunchy or Landers Shoot cheaper to live in?
Neither is named cheaper. Hunchy runs $10,928 a year by car and Landers Shoot $10,682, but most of the $246 difference is the building insurance estimate rather than a published figure. On council rates, water and the commute, which are sourced, the gap is $96. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Hunchy and Landers Shoot?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,771 in Hunchy (Sunshine Coast Council) and $1,771 in Landers Shoot (Sunshine Coast Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,094 in Hunchy and $2,094 in Landers Shoot. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Hunchy and Landers Shoot?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,913 from Hunchy and $4,817 from Landers Shoot to Maroochydore CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Hunchy and $192 from Landers Shoot.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Hunchy and Landers Shoot?
At 3% annual cost growth, Hunchy costs a cumulative $125,277 and Landers Shoot costs $122,457 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $2,820 in favour of Landers Shoot. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
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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 91c/km, and SuburbCost insurance estimates from ACCC premium rates. Data updated July 2026.