Kawana Island suburb profile
Kawana Island is a picturesque suburb located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, known for its serene waterfront living and modern amenities. Situated between Mooloolaba and Caloundra, it offers residents a tranquil lifestyle with easy access to pristine beaches and coastal attractions. The suburb features beautifully landscaped parks, walking paths, and a network of canals that enhance its scenic appeal. Kawana Island is popular among families and retirees seeking a peaceful yet connected community. With its proximity to shopping centres, schools, and healthcare facilities, it provides a balanced blend of relaxation and convenience for its residents.
Kawana Island property market performance
Kawana Island's property market has remained stagnant over the past 12 months, with no recorded changes in median house or unit values. The median house and unit prices have both remained at $0, indicating a lack of market activity or data availability in the area.
There have been no house or unit sales in the past three months, and properties have not been listed on the market, as indicated by zero median days on market for both houses and units. This suggests a potential data gap or an inactive market in Kawana Island.
Similarly, the rental market has shown no movement, with average rents for both houses and units remaining at $0 over the last 12 months. This further highlights the absence of rental activity or available data in the suburb.
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Kawana Island infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Kawana Island benefits from its proximity to the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, including the major university hospital and surrounding medical facilities, which continues to underpin strong local employment and buyer demand.[1][5] Ongoing enhancement of walking and cycling paths around Lake Parrearra and access to nearby beaches and parks support a highly walkable, lifestyle-focused environment that is attractive to both families and downsizers.[1][5]
The established Double Bay dining and café precinct and nearby shopping centres, including larger retail hubs in the broader Kawana Waters area, provide convenient access to everyday amenities, reinforcing the suburb’s appeal as a self-contained lifestyle location.[1][5] Retirement and lifestyle communities, such as the waterfront retirement village with extensive recreational facilities, contribute to steady demand from retirees and investors, even in the absence of major new infrastructure announcements directly on Kawana Island at this time.[5]
Kawana Island rental market trends
The rental market in Kawana Island has remained stable over the past year, with no change in both house and unit rents, which have maintained a median of $0 per week. This indicates a unique market situation, possibly reflecting limited rental activity or data availability in this picturesque coastal suburb.
Suburbs near Kawana Island
Some popular suburbs near Kawana Island include:

