True annual cost of living in Landsborough, QLD 4550
Living in a house in Landsborough costs about $11,889 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Landsborough sits 19.9 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,749, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 19.9km from Maroochydore CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $5,032. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
ATO 91c/km · 19.9km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$5,224
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$11,889
($991/month)
Near Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.0/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 39% 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 Landsborough'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 Landsborough
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Landsborough, 2,422 m away, about a 30 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
7
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.
Compare Landsborough with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Frequently asked questions about Landsborough
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Landsborough to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Landsborough residents $5,032 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,224 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Landsborough?
Landsborough 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 Landsborough?
Running a unit in Landsborough costs approximately $11,749 per year by car or $6,717 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 $660. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Landsborough close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Landsborough is Landsborough, a train stop about 2,422 m away, about a 30 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 Landsborough?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Landsborough there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 7 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.