True annual cost of living in Coppabella, QLD 4741
Living in a house in Coppabella costs about $26,514 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Coppabella sits more than 100 kilometres from Mackay CBD. Unit costs come in at $23,876, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,400 body corporate levy. Driving is costed as a flat regional allowance of $18,200, about 20,000km of household driving a year, because a daily CBD commute is not realistic from here.
Mackay Regional Council rate, standing in for Isaac Regional Council
$1,466
Water & sewerage
Mackay Regional Council Water & Sewerage 2026-27
$2,048
Driving commute
Regional driving allowance · ATO 91c/km · 20,000km a year
$18,200
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$4,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,400
Total annual running cost
$26,514
($2,210/month)
↑ 104% above Mackay Regional Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.5/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 3% of Mackay Regional Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,140/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,770/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Coppabella'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 Coppabella
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Coppabella
How is driving costed for Coppabella?
Coppabella is more than 100 kilometres from Mackay CBD, so a daily commute is not assumed. Driving is costed as a flat regional allowance of $18,200 a year, about 20,000km of household driving at the ATO rate of 91c/km. Add your own workplace in the free report to cost the real drive.
What are the council rates in Coppabella?
Coppabella falls under Isaac Regional Council. We do not yet hold that council's published rates, so the figure on this page is Mackay Regional Council's minimum residential general rate, used as a stand-in. Treat it as an indication of the order of magnitude rather than what Coppabella ratepayers are charged, and check Isaac Regional Council's own schedule before relying on it.
What does it cost to run a unit in Coppabella?
Running a unit in Coppabella costs approximately $23,876 per year by car or $5,868 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,528, water and sewerage $2,048, estimated body corporate levy of $1,400, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Coppabella close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Coppabella. 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 Coppabella?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Coppabella 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: Mackay Regional Council 2026-27. Water: Mackay Regional Council Water & Sewerage 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.