If there’s one postcode that truly captures the essence of coastal living on the Sunshine Coast, it’s 4551. Stretching from the vibrant hub of Caloundra to family-friendly suburbs beyond, this postcode blends beaches, shopping, parks, and a strong sense of community into one highly desirable area. Whether you’re looking to move, invest, or explore, 4551…
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Australia’s housing market has begun 2026 in a more measured position. National dwelling values rose 0.8% in February and 2.1% over the past three months, taking annual growth to 9.9%, with a national median value of $922,838. The Caloundra property market and surrounding 4551 suburbs — including Aroona, Little Mountain, Caloundra West and Currimundi —…
Australia’s housing market in early 2026 presents a steady but segmented picture for landlords. National dwelling values rose 0.8% in February and 9.9% over the past year, with the median value now $922,838. While capital growth has moderated in some cities, rental conditions remain firm in many areas. National rents increased 0.7% in February and…
International Women’s Day – 8 women balancing the scales in property
The Caloundra 4551 property market continues to show steady and balanced conditions, with consistent buyer enquiry and limited housing supply supporting values. While affordability and lending changes are influencing decisions, well-positioned homes and lifestyle locations remain in strong demand.
On the Sunshine Coast, and particularly in Caloundra, rental demand remains strong. Vacancy rates are exceptionally low, hovering around 0.5–1% for houses and units, keeping competition high among tenants. Popular coastal suburbs such as Kings Beach, Golden Beach and Currimundi are seeing rising rents, reflecting ongoing lifestyle demand, population growth, and limited housing supply. For…
Australia’s housing market remains a story of contrasts, with affordability continuing to divide buyers, renters and investors. The latest Cotality Housing Value Index shows national dwelling values rose 0.7% in August, driven largely by gains in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, while smaller capitals and regional areas showed only modest growth or even slight declines.
For homeowners, equity growth has been reinforced in most markets, while investors are benefiting from rising rents against tight vacancy rates. But for first homebuyers, affordability pressures are more acute than ever, with borrowing costs at record highs relative to household incomes. The data highlights an uneven outlook ahead—larger capitals remain resilient, while regional and smaller city markets are flattening—signalling that local conditions and affordability will be key drivers through the rest of 2025.
With a population growth of almost half a million people a year, Australia is growing at an exponential rate. To keep pace with this growth, the Australian Federal government has committed to a 10-year program which will see $120 billion invested in critical infrastructure projects – from new transport links to major road upgrades – across the country. These…
Between interest rates, the cost of living and inflation, saving for a first home or investment property often feels out of reach. And while it’s no easy feat, there are several clever ways – from leveraging government incentives to strategic saving tips – that can help get your hard-earned cash working harder, sooner. Here’s what first…
Australia’s mid-year Cotality Housing Value Index offers welcome news for landlords: income streams are stabilising while capital values resume measured growth. National dwelling prices edged 0.6 per cent higher in June and 1.4 per cent for the quarter, leaving the median property at $837,586. Gross rental yields now hover near 3.7 per cent nationally, 3.5…