Find the top real estate agents in Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, also known as Sunny Coast, sits between clear coastal lifestyle and a leafy hinterland lifestyle, so sellers should expect very different buyer profiles depending on location. Median prices are running hot, up 15.5% on the year to $1,132,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained. Coastal pockets such as Mooloolaba, Cotton Tree and Kings Beach attract lifestyle and short-stay buyers, while Buderim and Mountain Creek are established family suburbs and hinterland villages like Maleny, Montville and Mapleton appeal to downsizers and lifestyle seekers chasing outlook and privacy.

Recent market shifts are anchored by the renewal of Maroochydore and a growing health and education precinct around Birtinya and the university hospital, reshaping where professionals and healthcare staff look to buy. Palmview is a rapidly maturing master-planned area that is pulling demand for newer family homes, while improved connections along the Bruce Highway are supporting longer commuter patterns to the coast. Homes are selling in a median of 33 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in five years. The median is 1.1% above the prior peak set in April 2026. Auctions are clearing at 57% over the past year.⁽¹⁾

Sunshine Coast real estate agents often combine local knowledge and experience with a focused understanding of the local market. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 3% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,060,000 sits 6.4% below the broader area median of $1,132,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 32 days, 1 day faster than the area's typical 33 days, converting 77.0% of their listings into a successful sale, 9.2 percentage points ahead of the area's 67.8%.

The average commission rate is 2.50% (around $28,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach, particularly where buyers are split between coastal lifestyle and hinterland markets. When selecting an agent, look beyond the commission rate. Compare their specific track record in your local area, their recent sales volume, and their experience with properties similar to yours. Receive a personalised shortlist of top agents in your local area from our agent comparison tool to sell more confidently.