[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”41968″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Looking for places to buy on the Sunshine Coast ? The Sunshine Coast is an interesting blend of beach side living, estate living, and rural living. When I speak to buyers I often first need to clarify their preferred budget and then the land size, and preferred areas. If they are after acreage living, what do they plan to use it for.
While everywhere on the Sunshine Coast is close. There is a danger of buying too far from the coast which will later impact your kids if they are young and you need to drive them around to after school activities.. I see that a lot. I loved here from Sydney in 2005. My first home here was 880 SQM block in Buderim with a 3 bedroom house that I paid $330,000, then around 1.5 ares in Mons ( just behind Buderim ) , then 12 acres in Palmwoods. I also own a nice apartment in Cotton tree and assume one day I will retire there.
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CHEAPEST PLACES TO BUY ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
1. KENILWORTH
While still considered the Sunshine Coast, to most it would be too far away. A tiny town with a population of under 600 people, it certainly is charming. It’s around 70kms from Maroochydore and an easy picturesque drive of around an hour. I certainly recommend it for a day. While you will not find many employment opportunities in town, you’ll have a better change of employment in Nambour about a 30 minutes drive. If you really want the rural life and be surrounding by state nations parks, lakes and and dams, you need to look at Kenilworth seriously.
You’ll find the town as a handful of residential streets with charting old homes, and the rest is lush green acreage with beautiful views and ranges
At the time of writing the medium house price in Kenilworth is now over $700,000
2. VALDORA
While Valdora was the second cheapest suburb to buy on the Sunshine Coast. Its median house price is a crazy $1.5M, making it more expensive now than Buderim. It has similarities to Kenilworth mainly being rural, it is very closer to Yandina village. So instead let’s look at Nambour.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]
3. NAMBOUR
Years ago Nambour was the main town of the Sunshine Coast. You would pass the Big Pineapple in Woombye then down into the town of Nambour. With around 11,000 people, it’s large and getting larger. Rural properties are being re zoned and sub divided. Nambour Hospital was the Sunshine Coast main Hospital until recently when the University Hospital opened. As you’d expect with a large town it has all the main facilities like Woolworths, Big W, Coles, Aldi’s, the movies, & lots of cafes. At the time of writing Nambour’s Medium house price is now $770,000 making it the most affordable suburb that would be considered on the Sunshine Coast.
Nambour is central to the entire cost and a fairly quick drive to the beaches of Maroochyore.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”41970″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Real Estate in Nambour is interesting too, because it’s this intriguing blend of brand new homes, acreage residence and very old Queenslander homes.
Nambour is also on the train line. Choo Choo.
With all it has to offer, it’s undervalued compared to the neighbouring suburbs. People say this is mainly due to the various housing commission residences throughout the town.
MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO BUY ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
The two most expensive places to buy on the Sunshine Coast are:
1. SUNSHINE BEACH
Sunshine Beach has successfully topped the list of most expensive places to buy on the Sunshine Coast. Medium house prices are now around $2.16M. Sunshine Beach is one of my and Kath’s favourite suburbs. It has a chill cafe scene just up from the beach. You can see the top 10 cafes of Sunshine beach here.
Sunshine Beach borders Noosa Nation Park with incredible walks that can take you all day, down to Devils Kitchen, Alexandria Bay, up to Hells Gate, then around to Boiling Pot look out and into Hastings Street.
The town has state schools as well as a private Catholic School. Since it is only 5 minutes drive to Noosaville and Noosa, you can have easy access to a cinema, supermarkets, etc. With a perfect blend of beautiful beaches and nature, this place will make you fall in love.
So, what are you waiting for? Want a luxurious property; invest in Sunshine Beach, Sunshine Coast Australia.
2. NOOSA HEADS
Noosa Heads is the second most expensive suburb for buying real estate on the Sunshine Coast Australia. Considering the report from RP Data, the median value of houses in Noosa Heads is now $2M.
I first got exposed to Noosa when I worked for Apple Computers. They fly us all up for an event way back in the early 1990’s . The highlight was Hasting Street and the Beach, but I also really enjoyed Bob Ansett’s talk on customer service.
Years later Kath and my personal trainer had a client who owned a holiday house on Park Rd, and she kindly lent it to our PT, his girl friend, Kath & I for a week. We felt very spoilt.
The lifestyle in Noosa is relaxed, many locals get around on moppeds because it can get busy. Also, if you love a socially active life, Noosa is for you. You can take a walk through national parks, swim at the clean, blue beaches, dine and shop at popular places. It does get incredibly busy during the holidays, so keep that in mind.
I love Bistro C for the beach side location, I love Rickys for their water front location and incredible service. Noosa Boat House for the Seafood Platter for two. All these locations are on the water, so if you are having dinner, arrive just prior to dusk so you can enjoy the sunset with a wine or beer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”41971″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Considering the environment and climate of Noosa, it is a great place to live. Noosa hosts a fun line-up of festivals, such as events for foodies and sports lovers. You can see here in detail what’s happening.
NOOSA
Noosa does feel a little on its own to the rest of the coast, being at the far North end of the Sunshine Coast. From Noosa you can access the rest of the coast via the main roads. My favourite is the coast road called David Low Way, that winds all the way down to Mudjimba and the Sunshine Coast Airport, Sunshine Coast Motor way which is a single lane fast moving road with many round a-bouts. Or you can turn west to The Bruce Highway where you can crank up your 911 Porsche to a glorious 110km, duel lanes and really let it rip.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]
CONCLUSION
Since the population of the Sunshine Coast is increasing rapidly. It makes a perfect investment opportunity if you are an investor. Also, the growing economy and competitive business conditions make more and more people invest in this area.
The area attracts more residents because of its lifestyle, easy access to highways, and proximity to beaches. Also, all the suburbs mentioned here, to say the least, have all the basic and necessary facilities needed for easy living.
The beach lifestyle and all basic amenities – who doesn’t want to experience all this for the rest of their life? Well, Sunshine Coast offers you this. The incredible view combines with positive capital growth will make buying property in this part of Australia fruitful.
So, whether you want to buy a luxurious property or looking for an economical option, you can always confide in the Sunshine Coast. And, we bet you won’t regret investing in this beautiful yet serene place.
If you still have any real estate related questions about moving to the Sunshine Coast, you can get in touch with us at any time. I will make sure to clear any doubts you might be having related to this amazing place.
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Byron Miller has over 25 years experience in the real estate industry. A licensed real estate agent in Qld. Byron is based on the Sunshine Coast and sells properties for home owners and property investors .
