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True annual cost of living in Boreen Point, QLD 4565

Living in a house in Boreen Point costs about $10,299 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Boreen Point sits 16.2 kilometres from Noosa CBD. Unit costs reach $10,669, with the $1,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 16.2km from Noosa CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $4,323. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

Last updated July 2026 · Noosa Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Costs 6% more to run than the Noosa Council average, cheaper than only 62% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $4,515, roughly 44% of the annual total.
Bushfire risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$10,299
Driving · per year
$858/month
About $198 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$10,669
Incl. body corporate
$889/month
About $205 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$370
Unit costs more per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Noosa Council
$1,540
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa)
$2,094
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 16.2km from Noosa CBD · 192 days
$4,515
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire High
$2,150
Total annual running cost
$10,299
($858/month, $198/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).

↑ 6% above Noosa Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 5.2/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 62% 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 Boreen Point'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 Boreen Point

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
5
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 Boreen Point

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Boreen Point to Noosa CBD?

Public transport saves Boreen Point residents $4,323 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,515 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.

What are the council rates in Boreen Point?

Boreen Point 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 Boreen Point?

Running a unit in Boreen Point costs approximately $10,669 per year by car or $6,346 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,540, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Boreen Point close to public transport?

No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Boreen Point. 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 shops and parks are in Boreen Point?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Boreen Point there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 5 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: 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.