Compare suburbs Suburbs Council rates Cost of living calculator Electricity calculator About Data studies For agents and brokers
Map of Eudlo
17.4 km from Maroochydore CBD
Home  ·  Suburbs  ·  Eudlo

True annual cost of living in Eudlo, QLD 4554

Living in a house in Eudlo costs about $10,923 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Eudlo sits 17.4 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs reach $11,363, with the $2,000 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. 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

Running costs sit near the Sunshine Coast Council average, cheaper than 53% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $4,758, roughly 44% of the annual total.
Bushfire risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
Get the free report: 10-year costs, flood & fire risk, crime, schools and overall verdict →
Lower cost
House annual cost
$10,923
Driving · per year
$910/month
About $210 a week to run a house here, including estimates
Unit annual cost
$11,363
Incl. body corporate
$947/month
About $219 a week to run a unit here, including estimates
House vs unit difference
+$440
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 · 17.4km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$4,758
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire High
$2,300
Total annual running cost
$10,923
($910/month, $210/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).

Near Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 4.8/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 53% 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 2026-11-03. 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.

Compare Eudlo with another suburb

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.

Compare up to five suburbs.

Get a free report on one suburb, or compare up to five. The report is free to you. SuburbCost may receive a referral fee from a mortgage broker if you ask us to introduce you.

Included:
Annual cost breakdown
10-year cost projection
School scores & catchments
Flood & fire risk ratings
Crime risk ratings
AI suburb recommendations
Up to 5 suburbs, side by side
I'm looking at a
Your suburb shortlist
When are you planning to buy or move?
We'll never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.
Opening your report…
Your report is opening in a new tab. A copy is on its way to your inbox. If it isn't there within a minute, check your junk folder and mark it ‘Not junk’.
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.