True annual cost of living in Landsborough, QLD 4550
Landsborough sits 19.9 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $8,122, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $7,982, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,000 body corporate levy. At 19.9km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $1,489. The gap widens as commute costs rise.
Annual cost — house
$8,122
Driving · per year
$677/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$7,982
Incl. body corporate
$665/month
House vs unit difference
−$140
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 · 19.9km from CBD · 192 days
$1,681
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$2,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$2,000
Total annual running cost
$8,122
($677/month)
Near Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○4.0/10
Compare Landsborough with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Landsborough to the CBD?
Public transport saves Landsborough residents $1,489 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,681 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Landsborough?
Landsborough 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 Landsborough?
Running a unit in Landsborough costs approximately $7,982 per year by car or $6,493 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 $660. 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.