Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
Noosa Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4573
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Median house price
$1,350,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coolum Beach itself.
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Coolum Beach at a glance
- Median unit
- $875,000
- Weekly rent
- $850
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 9,152
- Median age 45
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Coolum Beach
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Coolum Beach, houses changed hands at $1,350,000 in 2024, well above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coolum Beach itself. Units come in around $875,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $270,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach (4573) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,350,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Coolum Beach has roughly 9,152 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Coolum Beach scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,566 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 60/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Coolum Beach's population at 9,152, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 67%
- Renter occupied
- 29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.27% (median rent $850/wk against a $1,350,000 price tag). Units yield 2.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.27%
- On the $1,350,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.97%
- On the $875,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
7,220 offences recorded in 2026 across the Noosa Shire Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Noosa Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,566 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 10.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Coolum Beach
- What is the median house price in Coolum Beach?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Coolum Beach, QLD 4573 is $1,350,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coolum Beach itself. The median unit price is $875,000.
- How much is my house worth in Coolum Beach?
- A useful starting point is the Coolum Beach median house price of $1,350,000 (units $875,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Coolum Beach a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Coolum Beach is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $850 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $1,350,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Coolum Beach: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Coolum Beach is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Coolum Beach postcode?
- Coolum Beach is in the 4573 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- Where is Coolum Beach?
- Coolum Beach is a suburb in the Noosa Shire Council area, QLD 4573.
- What is the average rent in Coolum Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Coolum Beach?
- There are 9 schools serving Coolum Beach on this page, including Coolum State School, Coolum Beach Christian College, Peregian Springs State School.
- How walkable is Coolum Beach?
- Coolum Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Coolum Beach?
- Coolum Beach is close to Peregian Springs, Point Arkwright, Yaroomba, Yandina Creek, Mount Coolum.
- What is the population of Coolum Beach?
- The population of Coolum Beach is approximately 9,152 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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