Property Market in Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast has become one of Australia's top-performing regional markets, fuelled by lifestyle-driven migration and limited housing supply relative to demand. The new Maroochydore CBD development and Sunshine Coast Airport expansion signal a shift toward economic self-sufficiency beyond its traditional tourism base.
Median House Price
$950,000
Median Unit Price
$600,000
To purchase a median-priced house in Sunshine Coast at $950,000, you would need a deposit of at least $190,000 (20% to avoid lenders mortgage insurance) and borrowing capacity of $760,000. Your actual borrowing power depends on your income, existing debts, living expenses, and the lender's assessment criteria. Use the calculator above to estimate how much you could borrow.
Buying Property in Sunshine Coast
Noosa's extreme price premium — often double or triple the broader Sunshine Coast median — heavily distorts region-wide statistics, so buyers should focus on suburb-level data rather than headline figures. Limited greenfield land supply across the Coast means new housing stock is increasingly infill or small-lot, and established homes on larger blocks in suburbs like Buderim, Nambour, and Coolum carry a land-value premium that is likely to widen over time. Infrastructure is still catching up to population growth, with road congestion between Caloundra and Maroochydore a daily reality — buyers should test the commute during peak hours before committing to a location.