Conondale sits 40.8 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $10,188, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $9,308, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 40.8km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $3,255 more per year than public transport users.
Annual cost — house
$10,188
Driving · per year
$849/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$9,308
Incl. body corporate
$776/month
House vs unit difference
−$880
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 · 40.8km from CBD · 192 days
$3,447
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$3,100
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$10,188
($849/month)
↑ 27% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.0/10
Compare Conondale with another suburb
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Conondale to the CBD?
Public transport saves Conondale residents $3,255 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,447 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Conondale?
Conondale 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 Conondale?
Running a unit in Conondale costs approximately $9,308 per year by car or $6,053 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,586, water and sewerage $2,055, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, 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: 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.