True annual cost of living in Moy Pocket, QLD 4574
Moy Pocket sits 37.5 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $9,309, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $8,929, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 37.5km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $2,976 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$9,309
Driving · per year
$776/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$8,929
Incl. body corporate
$744/month
House vs unit difference
−$380
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Sunshine Coast Council 2025-26
$1,586
Water & sewerage
Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa) 2025-26
$2,055
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 37.5km from CBD · 192 days
$3,168
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire Medium
$2,500
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$9,309
($776/month)
↑ 16% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.4/10
Compare Moy Pocket with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Moy Pocket to the CBD?
Public transport saves Moy Pocket residents $2,976 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,168 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Moy Pocket?
Moy Pocket falls under Sunshine Coast Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,586 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,586 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Moy Pocket?
Running a unit in Moy Pocket costs approximately $8,929 per year by car or $5,953 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,586, water and sewerage $2,055, 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.
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Data sources: Council rates: Sunshine Coast Council 2025-26. Water: Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa) 2025-26. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2025–26 (88c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA NAPLAN 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated July 2025. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.