South East Queensland · Coastal
Sunshine Coast Property Investment
A lifestyle region of 381,957 people with a new city centre at Maroochydore, a growing health precinct and The Wave rail line funded to connect it to Brisbane.
Sunshine Coast at a glance
More Than a Holiday Coast
The Sunshine Coast runs from Caloundra in the south to Noosa in the north, with Maroochydore as its new city centre.
381,957
Residents, June 2025
+2.0%
Growth, 2024–25
$5.5bn+
The Wave rail, stage 1
18 ha
Maroochydore City Centre
Sources: Queensland Government Statistician’s Office (2024–25); Department of Transport and Main Roads; Sunshine Coast Council.
Why the Sunshine Coast?
A Region Growing Up
The Sunshine Coast added 7,659 residents in the year to June 2025. It is no longer just a retirement and holiday market: the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, a new city centre at Maroochydore and a growing professional workforce have broadened its economy.
The biggest change ahead is The Wave, the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail line. The Australian and Queensland governments have each committed $2.75 billion to stage 1 from Beerwah to Caloundra, with construction expected from 2027. Stage 2 to Birtinya needs separate funding.
We cross-check our location research against Hotspotting (Terry Ryder) and government, council and market data.
What’s driving demand
The Fundamentals Behind the Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore City Centre
Described as Australia’s largest greenfield CBD, with offices, apartments and a data centre.
Maroochydore researchThe Wave
Funded rail from Beerwah to Caloundra, saving commuters more than 45 minutes at peak times.
About The WaveHealth precinct
Sunshine Coast University Hospital and private hospitals at Birtinya and Maroochydore.
Lifestyle demand
Beaches, hinterland and an airport attract owner-occupiers, which supports resale.
Where we look
Further reading: Sunshine Coast Investment Property and why the Sunshine Coast remains compelling.
Prices Have Moved, So Selection Matters More
The Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland’s more expensive regional markets. We look for townhouses and new homes near jobs, the hospital precinct, the future rail corridor and the Maroochydore city centre, where demand comes from people working locally rather than from holidaymakers.
What’s on the market
New Stock in the Sunshine Coast Right Now
A snapshot of the new Sunshine Coast stock our builders and developers sent us from July to October 2026, grouped by suburb. We use it to compare price points, dwelling types and rental estimates across the area, then test individual properties against our research.
11
Listings received
$899k–$1.27m
Price range
$1.08m
Median package
$850/wk
Median rent estimate
| Suburb | Listings | Main types | Price range | Rent est. | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banya Aura | 6 | H&L | $1.07m–$1.27m | $850/wk | 4.1% |
| Maroochydore The Millwell | 2 | Apartment | $1.21m | – | – |
| Aura | 1 | Land | On request | – | – |
| Beerwah Sanctuary Beerwah | 1 | Townhouse/terrace | $899k | – | – |
| Palmview Flame Tree | 1 | H&L | $1.05m | – | – |
Indicative prices and rents from builder and developer stock lists sent to properT network between July and October 2026. Rents are supplier or agent estimates, not guarantees, and gross yield is rent × 52 ÷ total price. Stock changes weekly, so ask us for what’s available now.
New builds in the Sunshine Coast
Why We Favour New Over Established
Anyone can buy a property. We help identify property worthy of your investment dollars. For most investors, that means a new build:
- Stronger cash flow and higher depreciation
- Lower maintenance and a builder’s warranty
- Rent that reflects a modern, energy-efficient home
- The ten-year rule: a new home stays ten years younger than the house next door, including when you sell
Investor → Strategy → Location → Property
Read more: Existing homes vs new builds, what makes property investment grade and our Queensland house and land research. Set on an established home? Our buyers advocacy service can help.
“Whenever you apply emotion to any decision, especially when it comes to investing, you’re guaranteeing yourself a lower return on investment, but only 100% of the time.”
Videos
The Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore’s new CBD
Invest Sunshine Coast: the future is here
Sunshine Coast University Hospital overview
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sunshine Coast a good place to invest?
The Sunshine Coast has steady population growth, a broadening economy and major rail investment ahead. Prices are higher than many regional markets, so location and property selection matter.
What is The Wave?
The Wave is the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail line. Stage 1 from Beerwah to Caloundra has $5.5 billion committed by the Australian and Queensland governments, with construction expected from 2027.
Where is the Sunshine Coast’s new CBD?
At Maroochydore, where the Maroochydore City Centre is being developed around 18 hectares of parks and waterways.
Strategy Before Property
Talk to Us About the Sunshine Coast
Book a complimentary strategy call with Stephen Lazar. We’ll talk about your goals and whether the Sunshine Coast, and which part of it, fits your strategy.
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