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True annual cost of living in Eudlo, QLD 4554

Living in a house in Eudlo costs about $11,923 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Eudlo sits 17.4 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,363, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 17.4km from Maroochydore CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $4,566. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

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

3 key insights

Costs 5% more to run than the Sunshine Coast Council average, cheaper than only 38% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $4,758, roughly 40% 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
$11,923
Driving · per year
$994/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$11,363
Incl. body corporate
$947/month
House vs unit difference
−$560
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 · 17.4km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$4,758
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,300
Total annual running cost
$11,923
($994/month)
↑ 5% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 4.0/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 38% 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 Eudlo'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 Eudlo

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Eudlo, 1,810 m away, about a 23 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
1
Parks
1
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 Eudlo

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

Public transport saves Eudlo residents $4,566 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $4,758 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.

What are the council rates in Eudlo?

Eudlo 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 Eudlo?

Running a unit in Eudlo costs approximately $11,363 per year by car or $6,797 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 $740. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Eudlo close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Eudlo is Eudlo, a train stop about 1,810 m away, about a 23 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 shops and parks are in Eudlo?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Eudlo there are 0 supermarkets, 1 cafe and 1 park. 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.