True annual cost of living in Black Mountain, QLD 4563
Living in a house in Black Mountain costs about $12,759 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Black Mountain sits 24.4 kilometres from Noosa CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,869, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 24.4km from Noosa CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $5,733. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Cheaper to run than 21% of Noosa 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 Black Mountain'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 Black Mountain
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Eden Private Hospital, 5,913 m away, about a 74 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
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.
Compare Black Mountain with another suburb
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Frequently asked questions about Black Mountain
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Black Mountain to Noosa CBD?
Public transport saves Black Mountain residents $5,733 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,925 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Black Mountain?
Black Mountain falls under Noosa Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,540 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,540 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Black Mountain?
Running a unit in Black Mountain costs approximately $11,869 per year by car or $6,136 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,540, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $710. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Black Mountain close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Black Mountain. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What is the closest hospital to Black Mountain?
The closest hospital to the centre of Black Mountain is Eden Private Hospital, about 5,913 m away, about a 74 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 Black Mountain?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Black Mountain there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 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: Noosa 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.