QLD4557· Pop. 11,950Sunshine Coast

MOUNTAIN CREEK

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

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

11.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

5.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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MOUNTAIN CREEK 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 rent

$805/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.26%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.1%

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.

0.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MOUNTAIN CREEK 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 11.6%
Consistent annual growth of 5.9%
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

$1,730/wk

$34k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.8%

59.3% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.3%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

21.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

87.6 km

Regional

Days on market

71 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

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

110/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4557

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Mooloolaba State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1064(73%)

807 students16:1 student–teacher45% girls27% top SEA quarter

Brightwater State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1055(70%)

733 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls23% top SEA quarter

Mountain Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)

778 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls19% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Mountain Creek State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1043(65%)

2,091 students13:1 student–teacher48% 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

70/ 100

9.1 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

Limited

23/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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