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True annual cost of living in Pomona, QLD 4568

Living in a house in Pomona costs about $12,439 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Pomona sits 22.2 kilometres from Noosa CBD. Unit costs come in at $11,659, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,700 body corporate levy. At 22.2km from Noosa CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $5,413. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

Last updated July 2026 · Noosa Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Costs 17% more to run than the Noosa Council average, cheaper than only 29% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $5,605, roughly 45% of the annual total.
Bushfire risk is rated high here, which lifts home insurance. Full risk detail is in the free report.
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House annual cost
$12,439
Driving · per year
$1,037/month
Lower cost
Unit annual cost
$11,659
Incl. body corporate
$972/month
House vs unit difference
−$780
Unit is cheaper per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Noosa Council 2026-27 · minimum rate
$1,540
Water & sewerage
Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa) 2026-27
$2,094
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 22.2km from Noosa CBD · 192 days
$5,605
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,200
Total annual running cost
$12,439
($1,037/month)
↑ 17% above Noosa Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 3.7/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 29% of Noosa 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 Pomona'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 Pomona

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Pomona, 1,309 m away, about a 16 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
1
Cafes
1
Parks
2
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.

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Frequently asked questions about Pomona

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Pomona to Noosa CBD?

Public transport saves Pomona residents $5,413 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $5,605 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 minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,540 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,540 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 $11,659 per year by car or $6,246 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,540, water and sewerage $2,094, 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.

Is Pomona close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Pomona is Pomona, a train stop about 1,309 m away, about a 16 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 shops and parks are in Pomona?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Pomona there is 1 supermarket, 1 cafe and 2 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: Noosa 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.