Parklands vs Yandina: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Parklands and Yandina are both Sunshine Coast Council suburbs, sitting 12.8 km and 16.5 km from Maroochydore CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Parklands runs $620 a year cheaper than Yandina, driven mostly by the commute. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $7,107.
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 | Parklands | Yandina | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,771 | $1,771 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,094 | $2,094 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $3,757 | $4,577 | -$820 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,100 | $2,900 | +$200 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,000 | $1,800 | +$200 |
| Total (driving) | $10,722 | $11,342 | -$620 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,157 | $6,957 | +$200 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Parklands | Yandina | 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 — Parklands vs Yandina (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Parklands costs $620 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $7,107 in favour of Parklands.
The biggest single gap is commute costs at $820 per year. Yandina is 16.5 km from Maroochydore CBD, which drives higher annual driving costs at the ATO rate of 91c/km.
On public transport the gap is $200 per year, $7,157 from Parklands versus $6,957 from Yandina.
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 Parklands by $820 a year, $3,757 against $4,577.
- Building insurance favours Yandina by $200 a year, $2,900 against $3,100.
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.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Parklands cumulative | Yandina cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,722 | $11,342 | $620 |
| Year 3 | $33,141 | $35,057 | $1,916 |
| Year 5 | $56,925 | $60,216 | $3,291 |
| Year 10 | $122,916 | $130,023 | $7,107 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parklands or Yandina cheaper to live in?
Parklands is cheaper to run by car at $10,722 per year versus $11,342 for Yandina, a difference of $620 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Parklands and Yandina?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,771 in Parklands (Sunshine Coast Council) and $1,771 in Yandina (Sunshine Coast Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,094 in Parklands and $2,094 in Yandina. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Parklands and Yandina?
Annual driving commute costs are $3,757 from Parklands and $4,577 from Yandina to Maroochydore CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Parklands and $192 from Yandina.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Parklands and Yandina?
At 3% annual cost growth, Parklands costs a cumulative $122,916 and Yandina costs $130,023 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $7,107 in favour of Parklands. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Parklands and Yandina 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 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.