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True annual cost of living in Yaroomba, QLD 4573

Yaroomba sits 11.0 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Annual running costs for a house total $7,520, covering council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance. Unit costs come in at $7,470, as lower council rates more than offset the $2,200 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $737 per year at this distance.

Annual cost — house
$7,520
Driving · per year
$627/month
Lower cost
Annual cost — unit
$7,470
Incl. body corporate
$623/month
House vs unit difference
−$50
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 · 11.0km from CBD · 192 days
$929
Home insurance
Estimated — flood Low, fire High
$2,950
Total annual running cost
$7,520
($627/month)
↓ 6% below Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○ 6.0/10
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Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Yaroomba to the CBD?
Public transport saves Yaroomba residents $737 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $929 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Yaroomba?
Yaroomba 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 Yaroomba?
Running a unit in Yaroomba costs approximately $7,470 per year by car or $6,733 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,586, water and sewerage $2,055, estimated body corporate levy of $2,200, 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.