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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Sunshine Coast, QLD

112 suburbs in Sunshine Coast council area · Part of Greater Sunshine Coast · Population ~381,957 · 130,380 dwellings · 2,254 km²

Sunshine Coast Council Average R-Score 75 / 100 — top suburb in Sunshine Coast scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Sunshine Coast100

Highest R-Score out of 112 suburbs in Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast council average75

Across 111 scored suburbs in Sunshine Coast

Suburb medians in Sunshine Coast range from $780,000 to $4,500,000.

3-year population movement: +7.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.3% of stock (~3,291 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $20.0B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Retail Trade (12%), Education and Training (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,425,000

Across 112 suburbs in Sunshine Coast (Sept 2026) · ~93 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.3%

Median asking rent ~$878/wk · Vacancy 2.4%.

Top suburb R-Score in Sunshine Coast100/100

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Every suburb in the Sunshine Coast council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Sunshine Coast (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Sunshine Coast

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Sunshine Coast (Queensland).

Is Sunshine Coast (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Sunshine Coast (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 75/100 across 112 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Sunshine Coast, the typical suburb median price is $1,425,000, median weekly rent is $878/wk, gross rental yield is 3.3%, and vacancy sits at 2.4%.

Which suburbs in Sunshine Coast have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Sunshine Coast (QLD) are Balmoral Ridge (100/100, median $1,400,000), Kiels Mountain (100/100, median $1,150,000), Weyba Downs (100/100, median $1,001,000), Valdora (98/100, median $1,425,000), Highworth (97/100, median $930,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Sunshine Coast?

Across Sunshine Coast (QLD), the median suburb property price is $1,425,000, median asking rent is $878/wk, and median gross yield is 3.3%, with homes averaging 93 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Sunshine Coast include Weyba Downs (15.1%), Balmoral Ridge (7.4%), Kiels Mountain (5.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Sunshine Coast council area?

Sunshine Coast is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Sunshine Coast) with an ABS estimated resident population of 381,957, approximately 130,380 dwellings, covering 2,254 sq km.

What are the best streets in Sunshine Coast (QLD)?

Every street across all 112 suburbs in Sunshine Coast is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.