If you’ve been wondering whether the Sunshine Coast and Noosa market has “slowed down”… the data tells a very different story.

Across the region, many of our most in-demand suburbs have recorded double-digit growth over the past 12 months and premium lifestyle locations are still leading the way.

Below is a snapshot of median house values and their 12-month change, showing exactly where growth has been strongest.

All data source: Cotality

Noosa + Coastal Prestige: Still the Strongest Performers

Noosa and its premium beachside pockets continue to dominate the top end of the market, with values and annual growth remaining extremely strong.

Highlights include:

• Sunshine Beach: $2,573,405 (+13.0%)
• Castaways Beach: $2,351,587 (+16.8%)
• Noosa Heads: $2,340,708 (+11.5%)
• Sunrise Beach: $2,208,451 (+11.1%)
• Noosaville: $2,121,290 (+12.6%)
• Marcus Beach: $2,093,612 (+15.7%)
• Doonan: $2,024,437 (+9.7%)

These numbers reflect what we continue to see on the ground: scarcity, lifestyle appeal and long-term demand are helping quality assets remain resilient.

Standout Growth Pockets: Where Momentum Is Building Fast

A number of Sunshine Coast suburbs have recorded impressive growth, some of the strongest in the region.

Notable movers:

• Caloundra: $1,075,477 (+19.1%)
• Bli Bli: $1,130,488 (+17.7%)
• Meridan Plains: $1,065,375 (+16.9%)
• Caloundra West: $1,055,075 (+17.0%)
• Wurtulla: $1,373,643 (+16.2%)
• Kings Beach: $1,022,073 (+16.2%)
• Baringa: $1,011,212 (+16.2%)
• Little Mountain: $1,208,235 (+16.5%)
• Birtinya: $1,180,826 (+15.6%)
• Currimundi: $1,183,917 (+15.1%)

This reflects strong demand for family-friendly suburbs offering value, lifestyle and access to schools, beaches and key infrastructure.

Peregian + Buderim: Lifestyle Demand Stays Strong

Some of the Coast’s most consistent lifestyle suburbs continue to perform well:

• Peregian Beach: $1,907,342 (+12.2%)
• Peregian Springs: $1,387,236 (+13.0%)
• Buderim: $1,406,043 (+12.4%)

These areas remain highly popular with owner-occupiers, particularly interstate buyers, which is one of the key reasons they continue to hold value and attract competition.

What This Tells Us as Buyers Agents

This data confirms one key theme: quality assets in the right suburbs continue to outperform.

Even when the broader market feels uncertain, demand remains strong for:

• Walkable lifestyle locations
• Beachside suburbs
• Family homes near schools and amenities
• Suburbs with infrastructure growth and land constraints

This is exactly why buying strategy matters more than ever, not just what you can afford, but what is most likely to perform over the long term.

Want to Buy Well in 2026?

If you’re buying on the Sunshine Coast, in Noosa or exploring the Gold Coast this year, opportunity still exists, but the best homes remain competitive and pricing is moving quickly in many suburbs.

Seeking smarter buying strategies? View our property investment service.

If you’d like help understanding where the value is, and where to be cautious, our team is happy to chat.