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Sunshine Beach suburb profile

Sunshine Beach is a relaxed coastal suburb on the Sunshine Coast centred on a long patrolled surf shoreline and a compact village strip of cafés and shops. A rocky headland and walking tracks connect the sand to Noosa National Park, giving ready access to coastal bushland and lookout walks. Housing mixes weatherboard beach houses on leafy streets with modern low-rise apartments close to the water, and the suburb has a quietly village-like feel. The everyday lifestyle leans outdoors, with surfing, coastal walking and a strong café culture drawing families, surfers and people seeking a seaside base near Noosa.

Sunshine Beach property market performance

Property growth+13.9%Past 12 months

Like many smaller suburbs, Sunshine Beach sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose strongly, up 21.5% over the last 12 months, while unit values rose a solid 6.2% over the same period. House values rose faster than unit values.

There were 9 house sales and 7 unit sales over the last 3 months. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 63 days and units in 57 days, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Sunshine Beach recorded average house rents of $1,250 a week, up sharply, 22.5% over the last 12 months. Average unit rents were $800 a week, up a solid 6.7% over the same period, so house rents grew more strongly than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
21.5%6.2%
Sold
Past 3 months
97
Median days on market
Past 12 months
6357
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1250$800
Change in rent
Past 12 months
22.5%6.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Sunshine Beach demographics

A community of 2,480 people with a median age of 49. The typical household income is $1,735 a week, about $90,220 a year.

Family households are dominated by couples. Couple families without children are the largest group at 56.8% (403 households), while couple families with children make up 27.4% (194 households). One-parent families account for 14.0% and other families 1.8%.

Homes in Sunshine Beach are mostly owner-occupied: 42.6% are owned outright and 25.8% are owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 68.4%. Renters make up 31.6% of households.

Suburbs near Sunshine Beach

Some popular suburbs near Sunshine Beach include:

  • Sunrise Beach: Small beachside suburb with a relaxed village atmosphere and surf-friendly shoreline.
  • Noosa Heads: Coastal centre known for Noosa National Park, headland walks and sandy beaches.
  • Castaways Beach: Quiet, low-density coastal area with dune-backed sands and native reserves.
  • Noosa Waters: Canal-front suburb built around residential waterways and landscaped harbourside streets.
  • Marcus Beach: Expansive beachside strip with coastal dunes and a relaxed seaside feel.

How does Sunshine Beach compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Sunshine Beach’s median house price is 34.6% higher than Noosa Heads’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Sunshine Beach have grown 2.9% higher than in Sunrise Beach.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Sunshine Beach have grown 4.3% higher than in Sunrise Beach.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Sunshine Beach are selling 1.6% faster than in Noosaville.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Sunshine Beach are selling 20.8% faster than in Noosa Heads.

Choose the right real estate agents in Sunshine Beach

In Sunshine Beach ,38 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 39.0% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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