Living in a house in Marcoola costs about $8,981 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Marcoola sits 6.6 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,891, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,200 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,924 per year at this distance.
ATO 91c/km · 6.6km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$2,116
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,000
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,200
Total annual running cost
$8,981
($748/month)
↓ 21% below Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○6.7/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 89% 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 Marcoola'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 Marcoola
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
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.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Marcoola to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Marcoola residents $1,924 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,116 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Marcoola?
Marcoola 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 Marcoola?
Running a unit in Marcoola costs approximately $8,891 per year by car or $6,967 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, and contents insurance of $710. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Marcoola close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Marcoola. 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 shops and parks are in Marcoola?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Marcoola there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes 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.