Question 1

Is Castaways Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Castaways Beach is a small seaside suburb centred on a quiet sandy beach and headland south of Peregian Beach. Its laid-back coastal character, low-rise beach houses, renovated cottages and pockets of native dune vegetation create a relaxed holiday feel. The shoreline and coastal walking tracks attract surfers, swimmers and people who enjoy long beach walks, while nearby Peregian Village provides cafés, boutique shops and everyday services. With easy road access along the coast and a short drive to larger centres, it suits families, retirees and buyers after a low-key beach lifestyle rather than an urban pace.

Home to 683 people with a median age of 51, Castaways Beach is a largely owner-occupied community (53.0% owned outright, 35.6% owned with a mortgage, 11.3% rented) and a median household income of $2,083 a week (about $108,300 a year). Local planning recognises coastal erosion and access risks through the council’s Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan, and there are ongoing local projects such as Burgess Creek catchment work, a monitoring project with the University of the Sunshine Coast, community artwork at the pump station, recent carpark works and active bushcare at beach access points.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Castaways Beach?

Accepted Answer

In Castaways Beach, a typical house rent of $1,475 a week would take about 71% of a typical local household's weekly income at the most recent Census ($2,083 a week). On these figures, renting a house here would take a large share of local household income, and whether that feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Castaways Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Castaways Beach jumped 22.9% over the past 12 months, while house values rose a solid 7.9% over the same period. Because rents have grown faster than prices this year, the rent a house earns has been the stronger performer. If rental income is your priority, that large rent rise is the figure that matters; if you are focused on capital growth, note the rise in house values. Whether that balance suits you depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	7.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1475	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	22.9%	N/A

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