Question 1

Is Dicky Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Dicky Beach is a compact coastal suburb with a relaxed, beachside village character centred on a sandy foreshore and a small esplanade of cafés and shops. The surf lifesaving club and a patrolled swimming area are focal points that draw families and surfers, while housing ranges from weatherboard and fibro beach cottages to low-rise units and renovated holiday homes. Residents have easy access to coastal walks, parkland and fishing spots, and broader shopping and services in Caloundra are a short drive away.

Home to about 1,921 people with a median age of 53, the community leans towards couple households, many without children, and most dwellings are owner-occupied (about 69%) with around 31% rented. Council-led foreshore and precinct works have added amenities such as a public amenities building, skate park, viewing deck, interpretive SS Dicky signage and new coastal path sections, and conserved pieces of the SS Dicky are on display locally. Whether Dicky Beach suits you will depend on how much you value a small, coastal village setting and easy beach access.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Dicky Beach?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Dicky Beach at $790 a week would take about 60% (roughly three-fifths) of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census, so on these figures it represents a large share of that household income. If you're looking at renting rather than buying, that rent share is the most relevant number for comparing costs to local incomes; whether it feels expensive will depend 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 Dicky Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Houses in Dicky Beach recorded a solid 6.7% rise in median value over the past 12 months, while the rent those houses earned increased more modestly, up 2.9%. On the house side, capital growth has outpaced rental income over the year.

Unit values rose a modest 2.8% over the same period. If you're weighing Dicky Beach as an investment, these figures show houses were the stronger performer for capital growth this year while rental gains were more modest, and whether that balance suits your objectives and circumstances is for you to decide.

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	6.7%	2.8%
Sold Past 3 months	9	4
Median days on market Past 12 months	27	22
Average rent Past 12 months	$790	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	2.9%	N/A

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