QLD4551· Pop. 3,042Sunshine Coast

KINGS BEACH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability score

48

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$290,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

12.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

4.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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KINGS BEACH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$708/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.05%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KINGS BEACH is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Strong rental yield of 12.7%
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.5%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,489/wk

$34k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.8%

67.8% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

23.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

71.6 km

Regional

Days on market

76 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

20.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

123/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4551

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚6 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Our Lady of the Rosary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1092(82%)
321 students17:1 student–teacher58% girls35% top SEA quarter

Currimundi State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)
619 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls23% top SEA quarter

Talara Primary College

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1035(62%)
974 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls19% top SEA quarter

Baringa State Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1032(61%)
930 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls18% top SEA quarter

Caloundra State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1027(59%)
481 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls21% top SEA quarter

Nirimba State Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
665 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls16% top SEA quarter

Golden Beach State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1015(53%)
548 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls13% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Baringa State Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1007(50%)
677 students11:1 student–teacher52% girls11% top SEA quarter

Caloundra State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1004(49%)
1,316 students13:1 student–teacher41% girls12% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (6)

Pacific Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1114(88%)
1,204 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls46% top SEA quarter

Caloundra City Private School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1095(83%)
228 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls39% top SEA quarter

Notre Dame College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-7 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1066(74%)
216 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls24% top SEA quarter

Unity College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)
1,450 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls24% top SEA quarter

Caloundra Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1058(71%)
438 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls23% top SEA quarter

Meridan State College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1013(53%)
1,795 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls13% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Currimundi Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1006(49%)
177 students3:1 student–teacher37% girls20% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
74/ 100

7.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1043ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
21/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

30

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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