True annual cost of living in Beerburrum, QLD 4517
Living in a house in Beerburrum costs about $12,707 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Beerburrum sits 35.3 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs reach $12,817, with the $1,400 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 35.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,700 more per year than public transport users.
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 35.3km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$6,892
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire High
$1,950
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,400
Total annual running cost
$12,707
($1,059/month, $244/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below. Also excludes the state Emergency Management Levy on your rates notice, $127 a year here (levy class E, 2026-27).
↑ 21% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.7/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 18% 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 Beerburrum'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 Beerburrum
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Beerburrum, 1,486 m away, about a 19 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
2
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Beerburrum
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Beerburrum to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Beerburrum residents $6,700 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,892 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Beerburrum?
Beerburrum 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 Beerburrum?
Running a unit in Beerburrum costs approximately $12,817 per year by car or $6,117 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,400, and contents insurance of $660. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Beerburrum close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Beerburrum is Beerburrum, a train stop about 1,486 m away, about a 19 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 shops and parks are in Beerburrum?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Beerburrum there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 2 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: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data last verified September 2026. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.