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True annual cost of living in Coes Creek, QLD 4560

Coes Creek sits 14.5 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $7,766, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $7,566, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,033 per year at this distance.

Annual cost — house
$7,766
Driving · per year
$647/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$7,566
Incl. body corporate
$631/month
House vs unit difference
−$200
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 · 14.5km from CBD · 192 days
$1,225
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$2,900
Total annual running cost
$7,766
($647/month)
Near Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 5.3/10
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Coes Creek to the CBD?
Public transport saves Coes Creek residents $1,033 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,225 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Coes Creek?
Coes Creek 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 Coes Creek?
Running a unit in Coes Creek costs approximately $7,566 per year by car or $6,533 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,586, water and sewerage $2,055, estimated body corporate levy of $2,000, 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.