QLD4557· Pop. 20,161Sunshine Coast

MOOLOOLABA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

13.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MOOLOOLABA 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$643/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MOOLOOLABA 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 13.4%
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

$1,730/wk

$34k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.8%

59.3% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

11.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

920 m²

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

87.6 km

Regional

Days on market

46 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

79 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

6.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4557

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Mooloolaba State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1064

Brightwater State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1055

Mountain Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1041

🎓Secondary (1)

Mountain Creek State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1043

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

Safe

80/ 100

5.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1051ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

4/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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