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True annual cost of living in Cambroon, QLD 4552

Living in a house in Cambroon costs about $12,896 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Cambroon sits 41.3 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs reach $12,976, with the $1,500 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 41.3km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,789 more per year than public transport users.

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

3 key insights

Costs 23% more to run than the Sunshine Coast Council average, cheaper than only 14% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $6,981, roughly 54% 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
$12,896
Driving · per year
$1,075/month
About $248 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$12,976
Incl. body corporate
$1,081/month
About $250 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$80
Unit costs more per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Official, 2026-27 Sunshine Coast Council
$1,771
Water & sewerage
Official, 2026-27 Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa)
$2,094
Driving commute
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 41.3km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$6,981
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire High
$2,050
Total annual running cost
$12,896
($1,075/month, $248/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).

↑ 23% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○ 2.7/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 14% 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 Cambroon'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 Cambroon

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
1
Parks
0
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 Cambroon

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Cambroon to Maroochydore CBD?

Public transport saves Cambroon residents $6,789 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,981 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.

What are the council rates in Cambroon?

Cambroon 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 Cambroon?

Running a unit in Cambroon costs approximately $12,976 per year by car or $6,187 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $630. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Cambroon close to public transport?

No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Cambroon. 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 Cambroon?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Cambroon there are 0 supermarkets, 1 cafe 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: 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.