Living in a house in Maleny costs about $13,381 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Maleny sits 26.7 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,581, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 26.7km from Maroochydore CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $6,024. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
ATO 91c/km · 26.7km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$6,216
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,300
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,800
Total annual running cost
$13,381
($1,115/month)
↑ 18% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.1/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 15% 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 Maleny'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 Maleny
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital, 1,119 m away, about a 14 minute walk.
Supermarkets
3
Cafes
4
Parks
20
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 Maleny to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Maleny residents $6,024 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,216 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Maleny?
Maleny 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 Maleny?
Running a unit in Maleny costs approximately $12,581 per year by car or $6,557 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $700. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Maleny close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Maleny. 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 is the closest hospital to Maleny?
The closest hospital to the centre of Maleny is Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital, about 1,119 m away, about a 14 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 Maleny?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Maleny there are 3 supermarkets, 4 cafes and 20 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.