QLD4567· Pop. 11,979Noosa

SUNSHINE BEACH

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

11.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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

Median rent

$837/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.87%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SUNSHINE BEACH is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and strong 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 11.3%
Consistent annual growth of 6.5%
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

$1,833/wk

$33k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.0%

71.6% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

7.1%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

25.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

118.2 km

Regional

Days on market

81 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

26.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

41/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4567

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Thomas More Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1086

Sunshine Beach State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1083

Montessori Noosa

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1057

🎓Secondary (1)

Sunshine Beach State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1043

⭐Special (1)

Noosa Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 958

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

65/ 100

10.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1045ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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