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True annual cost of living in Montville, QLD 4560

Montville sits 21.0 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $8,465, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $7,955, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 21.0km from the CBD, transport mode shifts the annual total by $1,582. The gap widens as commute costs rise.

Annual cost — house
$8,465
Driving · per year
$705/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$7,955
Incl. body corporate
$663/month
House vs unit difference
−$510
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 · 21.0km from CBD · 192 days
$1,774
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$3,050
Total annual running cost
$8,465
($705/month)
↑ 5% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●○○○ 3.7/10
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Montville to the CBD?
Public transport saves Montville residents $1,582 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $1,774 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Montville?
Montville 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 Montville?
Running a unit in Montville costs approximately $7,955 per year by car or $6,373 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,586, water and sewerage $2,055, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $740. 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.