Living in a house in Birtinya costs about $10,178 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Birtinya sits 10.6 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $9,978, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,200 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,021 per year at this distance.
ATO 91c/km · 10.6km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$3,213
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,100
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,200
Total annual running cost
$10,178
($848/month)
↓ 10% below Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.2/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 78% 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 Birtinya'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 Birtinya
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
SCUH station, 379 m away, about a 5 minute walk. It is a bus stop.
Nearest hospital
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, 416 m away, about a 5 minute walk.
Supermarkets
4
Cafes
5
Parks
66
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Birtinya to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Birtinya residents $3,021 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,213 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Birtinya?
Birtinya 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 Birtinya?
Running a unit in Birtinya costs approximately $9,978 per year by car or $6,957 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Birtinya close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Birtinya is SCUH station, a bus stop about 379 m away, about a 5 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 Birtinya?
The closest hospital to the centre of Birtinya is Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, about 416 m away, about a 5 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 Birtinya?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Birtinya there are 4 supermarkets, 5 cafes and 66 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.