True annual cost of living in Moy Pocket, QLD 4574
Living in a house in Moy Pocket costs about $13,027 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Moy Pocket sits 37.5 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,947, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 37.5km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,770 more per year than public transport users.
Modelled, 2026-27 ATO 91c/km · 37.5km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$6,962
Home insurance
Estimated flood Low · fire Medium
$2,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$13,027
($1,086/month, $251/week)
Excludes electricity, estimated separately below. Also excludes the state Emergency Management Levy on your rates notice, $127 a year here (levy class E, 2026-27).
↑ 25% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.6/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 13% 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 Moy Pocket'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 Moy Pocket
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-11-03. 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Moy Pocket
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Moy Pocket to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Moy Pocket residents $6,770 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,962 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Moy Pocket?
Moy Pocket falls under Gympie Regional Council. We do not yet hold that council's published rates, so the figure on this page is Sunshine Coast Council's minimum residential general rate, used as a stand-in. Treat it as an indication of the order of magnitude rather than what Moy Pocket ratepayers are charged, and check Gympie Regional Council's own schedule before relying on it.
What does it cost to run a unit in Moy Pocket?
Running a unit in Moy Pocket costs approximately $12,947 per year by car or $6,177 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $620. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Moy Pocket close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Moy Pocket. 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 Moy Pocket?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Moy Pocket there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 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: estimated from ACCC 2026 premium rates for the area's cyclone risk on a standard $600,000 home, adjusted for flood and fire, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data last verified September 2026. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.