True annual cost of living in Marcus Beach, QLD 4573
Living in a house in Marcus Beach costs about $8,762 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Marcus Beach sits 6.3 kilometres from Noosa CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,282, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,900 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,836 per year at this distance.
Cheaper to run than 79% of Noosa 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 Marcus Beach'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 Marcus Beach
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Noosa Junction station, 5,231 m away, about a 65 minute walk. It is a bus stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
6
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 Marcus Beach to Noosa CBD?
Public transport saves Marcus Beach residents $1,836 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,028 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Marcus Beach?
Marcus Beach falls under Noosa Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,540 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,540 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Marcus Beach?
Running a unit in Marcus Beach costs approximately $8,282 per year by car or $6,446 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,540, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,900, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Marcus Beach close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Marcus Beach is Noosa Junction station, a bus stop about 5,231 m away, about a 65 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 Marcus Beach?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Marcus Beach there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 6 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: Noosa 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.