True annual cost of living in Coes Creek, QLD 4560
Living in a house in Coes Creek costs about $10,914 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Coes Creek sits 14.5 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $10,714, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $3,957 per year at this distance.
ATO 91c/km · 14.5km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$4,149
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$10,914
($910/month)
Near Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.1/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 62% 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 Coes Creek'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 Coes Creek
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Woombye, 2,216 m away, about a 28 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Nambour General Hospital Emergency, 3,043 m away, about a 38 minute walk.
Supermarkets
1
Cafes
2
Parks
9
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 Coes Creek to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Coes Creek residents $3,957 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,149 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Coes Creek?
Coes Creek 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 Coes Creek?
Running a unit in Coes Creek costs approximately $10,714 per year by car or $6,757 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Coes Creek close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Coes Creek is Woombye, a train stop about 2,216 m away, about a 28 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 Coes Creek?
The closest hospital to the centre of Coes Creek is Nambour General Hospital Emergency, about 3,043 m away, about a 38 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 Coes Creek?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Coes Creek there is 1 supermarket, 2 cafes and 9 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.