True annual cost of living in Kunda Park, QLD 4556
Living in a house in Kunda Park costs about $8,925 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Kunda Park sits 5.4 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,355, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,568 per year at this distance.
ATO 91c/km · 5.4km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$1,760
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,300
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$8,925
($744/month)
↓ 21% below Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.7/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 90% 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 Kunda Park'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 Kunda Park
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Maroochydore Station, 5,368 m away, about a 67 minute walk. It is a bus stop.
Nearest hospital
Integrative Clinical Psychology, 5,135 m away, about a 64 minute walk.
Supermarkets
1
Cafes
1
Parks
5
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 Kunda Park to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Kunda Park residents $1,568 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,760 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Kunda Park?
Kunda Park 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 Kunda Park?
Running a unit in Kunda Park costs approximately $8,355 per year by car or $6,787 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 $730. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Kunda Park close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Kunda Park is Maroochydore Station, a bus stop about 5,368 m away, about a 67 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 Kunda Park?
The closest hospital to the centre of Kunda Park is Integrative Clinical Psychology, about 5,135 m away, about a 64 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 Kunda Park?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Kunda Park there is 1 supermarket, 1 cafe and 5 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.