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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.

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

3 key insights

Running costs sit near the Sunshine Coast Council average, cheaper than 62% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $4,149, roughly 38% 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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House annual cost
$10,914
Driving · per year
$910/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$10,714
Incl. body corporate
$893/month
House vs unit difference
−$200
Unit is cheaper per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Sunshine Coast Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,771
Water & sewerage
Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa) 2026-27
$2,094
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 14.5km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$4,149
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
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.

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Frequently asked questions about Coes Creek

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.