Living in a house in Wootha costs about $13,874 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Wootha sits 32.0 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $12,894, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 32.0km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,517 more per year than public transport users.
ATO 91c/km · 32.0km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$6,709
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$3,300
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$13,874
($1,156/month)
↑ 22% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.6/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 4% 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 Wootha'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 Wootha
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital, 5,199 m away, about a 65 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
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 Wootha to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Wootha residents $6,517 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,709 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Wootha?
Wootha 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 Wootha?
Running a unit in Wootha costs approximately $12,894 per year by car or $6,377 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, and contents insurance of $720. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Wootha close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Wootha. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What is the closest hospital to Wootha?
The closest hospital to the centre of Wootha is Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital, about 5,199 m away, about a 65 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 Wootha?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Wootha there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 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.