Sunshine Beach at a glance
Median house
$1,921,000
Median unit
$1,150,000
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
2,480
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Sunshine Beach.
The postcode for Sunshine Beach is 4567 (QLD).
The median house price in Sunshine Beach is $1,921,000.
Sunshine Beach (4567) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,921,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Sunshine Beach has roughly 2,480 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sunshine Beach scores 12/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunshine Beach's population at 2,480, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,480
Median age
49
Family households
68%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,921,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $1,150,000, roughly 40% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $384,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,921,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,150,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$795/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$720/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$1,921,000
$1,150,000
2,480
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.15% (median rent $795/wk against a $1,921,000 price tag). Units yield 3.26% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.15%
Based on $1,921,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.26%
Based on $1,150,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Noosa Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
3,941
total offences in 2026 across the Noosa Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sunshine Beach.
Local schools for Sunshine Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sunshine Beach State School
Sunshine Beach State High School
Tewantin State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Sunshine Beach.
- What is the median house price in Sunshine Beach?
- The median house price in Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567 is $1,921,000. The median unit price is $1,150,000.
- What is the Sunshine Beach postcode?
- Sunshine Beach is in the 4567 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- Where is Sunshine Beach?
- Sunshine Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4567, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sunshine Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $795, for units it's $720.
- What schools are in Sunshine Beach?
- There are 11 schools serving Sunshine Beach on this page, including St Thomas More Primary School, Sunshine Beach State School, Sunshine Beach State High School.
- How walkable is Sunshine Beach?
- Sunshine Beach has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sunshine Beach?
- Sunshine Beach is close to Sunrise Beach, Noosa Heads, Little Cove, Castaways Beach, Munna Point.
- What is the population of Sunshine Beach?
- The population of Sunshine Beach is approximately 2,480 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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