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True annual cost of living in Obi Obi, QLD 4574

Obi Obi sits 27.3 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $9,147, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $8,347, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,700 body corporate levy. At 27.3km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $2,114. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

Annual cost — house
$9,147
Driving · per year
$762/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$8,347
Incl. body corporate
$696/month
House vs unit difference
−$800
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 · 27.3km from CBD · 192 days
$2,306
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$3,200
Total annual running cost
$9,147
($762/month)
↑ 14% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 3.0/10
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Obi Obi to the CBD?
Public transport saves Obi Obi residents $2,114 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,306 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Obi Obi?
Obi Obi 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 Obi Obi?
Running a unit in Obi Obi costs approximately $8,347 per year by car or $6,233 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,586, water and sewerage $2,055, estimated body corporate levy of $1,700, and contents insurance of $700. 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.