Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567
Noosa Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4567
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Median house price
$1,921,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sunshine Beach itself.
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Sunshine Beach at a glance
- Median unit
- $1,150,000
- Weekly rent
- $795
- Houses · units $800
- Population
- 2,480
- Median age 49
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Sunshine Beach
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Sunshine Beach, houses changed hands at $1,921,000 in 2024, well above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sunshine Beach itself. 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Sunshine Beach
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,676 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, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Sunshine Beach
Schools serving Sunshine Beach: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 12/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put 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.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 67%
- Renter occupied
- 31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.15% (median rent $795/wk against a $1,921,000 price tag). Units yield 3.62% 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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.15%
- On the $1,921,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.62%
- On the $1,150,000 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
- 1,676 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 11.1°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 Sunshine Beach
- What is the median house price in Sunshine Beach?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567 is $1,921,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sunshine Beach itself. The median unit price is $1,150,000.
- How much is my house worth in Sunshine Beach?
- A useful starting point is the Sunshine Beach median house price of $1,921,000 (units $1,150,000). 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 Sunshine Beach a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sunshine Beach is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $795 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $1,921,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Sunshine Beach: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Sunshine 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 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 suburb in the Noosa Shire Council area, QLD 4567.
- What is the average rent in Sunshine Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $795, for units it's $800.
- 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. 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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