Question 1

Is Moffat Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Moffat Beach is a compact beachside suburb on the southern Sunshine Coast, with a sheltered sandy shoreline and a rocky headland that frames a small village esplanade of cafés, takeaway spots and local shops. Housing is mainly low-rise beach houses, weatherboard cottages and modest apartment blocks, many used as permanent homes or holiday retreats. With a population of 2,691 and a median age of 47, the community leans towards owner-occupation and attracts people after an outdoorsy, seaside lifestyle, including families, surfers and retirees, while Caloundra's services are close at hand.

Council works are underway on seawall reconstruction and landscaping, with temporary fencing, pathway detours and intermittent closures of parts of the park and beach. A place plan and headland railing renewal have progressed with community consultation, and the suburb is part of the Coastal Pathway linking to Bulcock Beach. Whether Moffat Beach suits you comes down to whether you want a small seaside village with easy beach access and nearby town services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Moffat Beach?

Accepted Answer

Renting in Moffat Beach would take a large share of a typical local household's income as recorded at the most recent Census. House rents averaging $825 a week are about 50.3% of a median local household's weekly income of $1,639, while unit rents of $675 a week are about 41.2% of that income. For renters, those rent shares are the most relevant affordability measures when comparing housing costs to local incomes at the last Census.

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 Moffat Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit values in Moffat Beach jumped 84.3% over the past 12 months, a very large rise compared with house values, which increased 13.4% over the same period. That makes unit capital growth the standout of the year. On the income side, unit rents rose 7.1% while house rents increased a more modest 4.7%, so units also delivered stronger rent growth this year. If rental income is your priority, the rent figures are the ones to watch; if you are focused on capital growth, the value figures show units outperformed houses over the year. Whether that pattern fits your goals and circumstances is for you to judge.

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	13.4%	84.3%
Sold Past 3 months	2	7
Median days on market Past 12 months	28	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$825	$675
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.7%	7.1%

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