True annual cost of living in Alexandra Headland, QLD 4572
Living in a house in Alexandra Headland costs about $7,879 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Alexandra Headland sits 2.4 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs reach $8,829, with the $3,400 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Transport mode has the biggest effect on total cost in a suburb this close to the city.
ATO 91c/km · 2.4km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$814
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$3,400
Total annual running cost
$7,879
($657/month)
↓ 30% below Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○7.2/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 96% of Sunshine Coast Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,135/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,776/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Alexandra Headland's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Alexandra Headland
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Maroochydore Station, 2,211 m away, about a 28 minute walk. It is a bus stop.
Nearest hospital
Integrative Clinical Psychology, 1,669 m away, about a 21 minute walk.
Supermarkets
5
Cafes
19
Parks
45
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Frequently asked questions about Alexandra Headland
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Alexandra Headland to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Alexandra Headland residents $622 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $814 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Alexandra Headland?
Alexandra Headland falls under Sunshine Coast Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,771 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,771 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Alexandra Headland?
Running a unit in Alexandra Headland costs approximately $8,829 per year by car or $8,207 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $3,400, and contents insurance of $750. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Alexandra Headland close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Alexandra Headland is Maroochydore Station, a bus stop about 2,211 m away, about a 28 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to Alexandra Headland?
The closest hospital to the centre of Alexandra Headland is Integrative Clinical Psychology, about 1,669 m away, about a 21 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Alexandra Headland?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Alexandra Headland there are 5 supermarkets, 19 cafes and 45 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Sunshine Coast Council 2026-27. Water: Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa) 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.