Caloundra QLD Property Investment

Caloundra has compounded at 3.9%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,000,805 in 2021 is worth $1,211,790 today. Properties are sitting on market for 26 days (sellers have the leverage). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,467,253 by 2031.

• Median house: $1,211,790 | Units: $1,016,454
• Gross yield: 3.1% | Net yield: 1.6%
• 5yr price CAGR: 3.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 3,932 | Owner-occupier rate: 68% | Affluence: Above Average

• Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals

• Vacancy: 1.2% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
• Median weekly rent: $730/wk | Days on market: 26 (stable)
• Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.

• Sunshine Coast Direct Rail (Announced)
• Transport: Landsborough station 16.6km away

If Caloundra maintains 4%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $1,393,558 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Caloundra pull back 10-15% from $1,211,790, with vacancy rising to 2.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
• - Flood risk: MODERATE (qld_elevation_proxy) — part of the suburb sits near waterways or in a mapped flood-prone area

• Springfield Lakes (QLD): $1,070,949 median, 3.2% yield, 13.0% 1yr growth
• Redbank Plains (QLD): $911,047 median, 3.4% yield, 16.6% 1yr growth
• North Lakes (QLD): $1,179,423 median, 3.0% yield, 12.4% 1yr growth

Caloundra presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 3.1% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.

• Entry range: $1,090,611 – $1,332,969
• Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
• Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market holding under 35

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.