True annual cost of living in Pelican Waters, QLD 4551
Living in a house in Pelican Waters costs about $12,024 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Pelican Waters sits 20.1 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs reach $12,044, with the $2,200 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 20.1km from Maroochydore CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $5,067. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
ATO 91c/km · 20.1km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$5,259
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,200
Total annual running cost
$12,024
($1,002/month)
↑ 6% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.0/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 36% 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 Pelican Waters'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 Pelican Waters
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Caloundra Bus Station, 4,397 m away, about a 55 minute walk. It is a bus stop.
Nearest hospital
Caloundra Hospital, 4,001 m away, about a 50 minute walk.
Supermarkets
2
Cafes
1
Parks
29
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 Pelican Waters to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Pelican Waters residents $5,067 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,259 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Pelican Waters?
Pelican Waters 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 Pelican Waters?
Running a unit in Pelican Waters costs approximately $12,044 per year by car or $6,977 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 $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Pelican Waters close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Pelican Waters is Caloundra Bus Station, a bus stop about 4,397 m away, about a 55 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 is the closest hospital to Pelican Waters?
The closest hospital to the centre of Pelican Waters is Caloundra Hospital, about 4,001 m away, about a 50 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Pelican Waters?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Pelican Waters there are 2 supermarkets, 1 cafe and 29 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: 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.