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
Based on the Sunshine Coast median house price of $950,000 with a 20% deposit ($190,000), a loan of $760,000 at 6.20% over 30 years would cost approximately $4,655 per month in principal and interest repayments. Adjusting your deposit size, interest rate, or loan term significantly changes your monthly commitment — use the calculator above to model different scenarios.
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.