House & land
on the Sunshine Coast.
See the bigger picture.
Get to know the community, the connections and the land before you choose your new home.
Local guidance for home buyers, families and property investors.
Caloundra · Pumicestone PassageWhy the Sunshine Coast?
Start with the numbers.
Coastal communities, established services and a changing transport network provide a setting worth investigating for your next home or investment.
The Sunshine Coast council area had an estimated 381,957 residents at June 2025, with annual population growth of 2.0%. Regional statistics exclude the separate Noosa council area. Local infrastructure projects add context, but do not guarantee property returns. [2,3,10]
Compare the exact property: total land and building costs, a written rental appraisal, tenant needs, insurance and ongoing expenses. A coastal address can mean a very different daily routine in Caloundra, Palmview or the hinterland.
Market sources & definitions ↓These are regional house-market indicators, not new-build package prices or a rental appraisal. Typical price is a modelled measure, not a median sale price. Suburb results vary widely.
One year, five years and the longer view.
Total typical-price growth
House-price change over one year, as displayed in HtAG’s regional house series checked on 28 October 2026. [13]
Total typical-price growth
Cumulative house-price change over five years in the same HtAG regional series. This is a total gain, not a yearly rate. [13]
Total typical-price growth
Cumulative house-price change over ten years in the same HtAG regional series. This is a total gain, not a yearly rate. [13]
All three growth figures use HtAG’s Sunshine Coast Regional house-price series. Snapshot checked 28 October 2026; the public page does not state an observation month. Figures may be revised and differ from sale-price medians reported by other providers.
Sources, dates and what these figures mean
Market information checked 28 October 2026. HtAG’s headline typical price is rounded to $1.404 million and its headline gross yield is 2.91%; narrative commentary on the source page rounds yield differently. We use the displayed headline indicators. These are not valuations or forecasts. Gross yield excludes vacancy, management, maintenance, insurance, rates, finance and other costs. Obtain property-specific evidence. Historical growth does not guarantee future performance.
[13] HtAG Analytics · Sunshine Coast Regional · house prices, rents, yield and growth ↗
[16] Elite Lifestyle Properties · 8 Minyama Island sale record · March 2025 ↗
A region worth exploring.
One address at a time.
Explore Caloundra, Palmview and the hinterland. Compare your actual school run, workplace and daily destinations from each block.
Caloundra & the southern coast
Explore the established coastal centre alongside newer southern communities. Check your actual route to beaches, shops and work rather than assuming every estate is close to the water. [4]
Palmview & the central corridor
Compare access to your regular destinations around Sippy Downs, Birtinya and Maroochydore. Visit estate access roads at peak times and separate existing services from future masterplans.
The hinterland
Village and countryside settings offer a different experience from the coastal strip. Investigate slope, access and services alongside land size and outlook. Noosa is a separate council area.
Beyond the front door.
Schools, services and places to spend your weekends help turn a location into somewhere you can picture living.
Education close to home.
UniSC’s flagship Sunshine Coast campus is at Sippy Downs. Consider the actual trip from your preferred neighbourhood rather than assuming a regional address means a short journey. [5]
For school-age children, check the proposed address in Queensland’s EdMap tool and confirm enrolment directly with the school. [6]
Check school catchments ↗A community to get to know.
Caloundra’s beaches and dining, established local centres and the developing Maroochydore City Centre offer different settings. Visit on a weekday as well as a weekend. [4,10]
Sunshine Coast University Hospital is in Birtinya. Confirm services and referral arrangements with the health provider. [7]
Explore local amenities ↗Room for a different weekend.
Explore Caloundra’s waterfront and Pumicestone Passage, or sections of council’s coastal pathway between Bells Creek and Coolum. The hinterland provides a different landscape to get to know. [4,8]
Check current access, conditions and the distance from your actual home before planning a visit.
Discover the coastal pathway ↗What’s changed.
What’s coming.
Transport, employment centres and community facilities are part of the bigger picture. Here are verified projects to understand before you buy.
Status reviewed 28 October 2026. Plans and procurement are not completion guarantees. Confirm the services available when your household expects to move.
The Wave: rail and metro
TMR describes rail from Beerwah towards Birtinya, with a metro-style connection towards the airport through Maroochydore. Stage 3 site investigations and procurement are underway. These are future connections, not services operating today. [3]
For buyers: assess today’s transport alongside future plans and check stage-specific delivery information.
View the TMR project information ↗Mooloolah River Interchange
TMR reports early works started in late 2025, with more enabling works scheduled in 2026 ahead of major construction from 2027. The upgrade is staged over several years. [3]
For buyers: allow for construction disruption and test your estate’s existing road access.
Follow the interchange updates ↗Maroochydore City Centre
Council describes a developing precinct with residential, commercial, retail, civic and community uses. Early stages are complete and further development continues through its partnership with Walker Corporation. [10]
For buyers: investigate actual workplaces, facilities and travel times rather than treating the whole precinct vision as already delivered.
Follow council’s project information ↗Before you choose a block.
A good location is only one part of a good building decision.
- Start with your daily life. Check schools, work routes, services and mobile or internet availability at the address.
- Investigate the land. Ask about slope, soil, drainage, flood and other relevant planning overlays before settling on a design.
- Compare the complete package. Clarify site works, retaining, driveway, fencing, landscaping and any items outside the advertised price.
- Understand timing. Land registration, approvals, finance and the builder’s program can each affect your move.
- Check design suitability. Confirm setbacks, estate covenants, easements and whether the proposed home fits the actual lot.
- Identify the likely tenant. Consider the home’s layout and access to schools, services and employment destinations.
- Obtain current rental evidence. Ask a local property manager for a written appraisal and comparable leased properties.
- Allow for holding costs. Consider insurance, rates, management, maintenance, vacancy and finance costs alongside rent. [12]
- Check competing supply. Ask what similar homes may reach the rental market around the same time.
- Review the exact property. Investigate site costs, flood exposure, servicing and the time before it can earn rent.
Find your Sunshine Coast
house & land opportunity.
Browse the Sunshine Coast section of our House & Land catalogue, or speak with our team about your preferred location, budget and timeframe.
Packages, prices and availability require individual confirmation.
Already own land?
We can help you explore a builder suited to your block, budget and plans.
- Talk through your build requirements.
- Understand the questions to ask.
- Explore suitable builder options.
Building on the Sunshine Coast,
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How much is a house and land package on the Sunshine Coast?
It depends on the lot, home design, site requirements and inclusions. Use our Sunshine Coast catalogue filter to view advertised options, then request a current package-specific price and written inclusions. This guide does not publish a starting price that can become out of date.
Is Sunshine Coast suitable for an investment property?
Suitability depends on your circumstances and the exact property. Compare current rental evidence, total costs, competing supply and site-specific risks. Infrastructure and regional population figures are background context, not a recommendation or a guarantee of returns.
Do I need to check flood mapping before buying land?
Yes. Check council’s current property information, including relevant flood mapping and planning overlays, and discuss the results with your builder and appropriate advisers. Requirements vary by address and proposed building work. [11]
Can NBA help if I already have a block?
Yes. Tell our team where your land is, your budget and the home you have in mind. We can help explore a suitable builder. Builder Alignment is free for clients; NBA receives a builder introduction fee if you proceed to contract. Optional paid advice is separate.
Are new infrastructure projects already finished?
Some are; others are still in delivery. The Wave and Mooloolah River Interchange have different planning and delivery stages; Maroochydore City Centre is being developed progressively. Use the official project links above for updates, and confirm your estate’s approvals, services and registration separately.
Where can I check schools and local amenities?
Use Queensland’s EdMap for state school catchments, confirm enrolment requirements with each school, and explore the map above for local destinations. Visit your preferred area at the times you would normally travel. [6]
Research notes, official sources & image credit · reviewed 28 October 2026
General buyer guide. Regional data refers to Sunshine Coast council area; Noosa is separate. Statistics are historical, with provider and method labels. Check project authorities for current delivery information.
Photo credit: Visit Sunshine Coast, Pumicestone Passage, Caloundra.