Federal sits 28.4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $8,905, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $8,205, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,600 body corporate levy. At 28.4km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $2,207. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Annual cost — house
$8,905
Driving · per year
$742/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$8,205
Incl. body corporate
$684/month
House vs unit difference
−$700
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 · 28.4km from CBD · 192 days
$2,399
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$3,000
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,600
Total annual running cost
$8,905
($742/month)
↑ 13% above Noosa Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.2/10
Compare Federal with another suburb
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Federal to the CBD?
Public transport saves Federal residents $2,207 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,399 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Federal?
Federal 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 Federal?
Running a unit in Federal costs approximately $8,205 per year by car or $5,998 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,451, water and sewerage $2,055, estimated body corporate levy of $1,600, 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: 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.