Pomona sits 22.2 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $8,581, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $7,801, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,700 body corporate levy. At 22.2km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $1,683. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Annual cost — house
$8,581
Driving · per year
$715/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$7,801
Incl. body corporate
$650/month
House vs unit difference
−$780
Unit is cheaper per year
Annual cost breakdown
Council rates
Noosa Council 2025-26
$1,451
Water & sewerage
Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa) 2025-26
$2,055
Commute — driving
ATO 88c/km · 22.2km from CBD · 192 days
$1,875
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$3,200
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,700
Total annual running cost
$8,581
($715/month)
↑ 9% above Noosa Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○3.6/10
Compare Pomona with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Pomona to the CBD?
Public transport saves Pomona residents $1,683 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,875 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Pomona?
Pomona falls under Noosa Council. The residential general rate for 2025–26 is $1,451 per year for an owner-occupied house. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,451 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Pomona?
Running a unit in Pomona costs approximately $7,801 per year by car or $6,118 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,451, water and sewerage $2,055, estimated body corporate levy of $1,700, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings — always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
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Data sources: Council rates: Noosa 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.