City Guide · Sunshine Coast, QLD
The best suburbs to rent in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast's coastline defines the rental market here — beachside suburbs at a premium, quieter waterway pockets further out, and a lifestyle renters actively choose over the capital's pace. 34 suburbs, real 2021 ABS Census data behind every figure.
- Population
- 398.8k
- Median weekly rent
- $437
- Renters
- 26.4%
- Suburbs
- 34
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Sunshine Coast
Schools & Families
Family life across Sunshine Coast is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives Sunshine Coast a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Cafés
Renters across Sunshine Coast point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Suburbs in Sunshine Coast
Aroona - Currimundi
Aroona - Currimundi — median rent $450/wk, 21.1% renters, population 10,043.
Beerwah
Beerwah — median rent $390/wk, 24.0% renters, population 9,255.
Bli Bli
Bli Bli — median rent $460/wk, 20.0% renters, population 10,750.
Buddina - Minyama
Buddina - Minyama — median rent $450/wk, 27.2% renters, population 6,956.
Buderim - North
Buderim - North — median rent $460/wk, 16.3% renters, population 17,960.
Buderim - South
Buderim - South — median rent $450/wk, 24.3% renters, population 17,501.
Caloundra - Kings Beach
Caloundra - Kings Beach — median rent $370/wk, 44.1% renters, population 6,973.
Caloundra Hinterland
Caloundra Hinterland — median rent $370/wk, 15.5% renters, population 9,110.
Caloundra West - Baringa
Caloundra West - Baringa — median rent $480/wk, 33.0% renters, population 15,707.
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach — median rent $450/wk, 28.3% renters, population 15,948.
Diddillibah - Rosemount
Diddillibah - Rosemount — median rent $400/wk, 10.3% renters, population 4,403.
Eumundi - Yandina
Eumundi - Yandina — median rent $400/wk, 16.5% renters, population 12,348.
Glass House Mountains
Glass House Mountains — median rent $398/wk, 15.4% renters, population 6,552.
Golden Beach - Pelican Waters
Golden Beach - Pelican Waters — median rent $440/wk, 21.6% renters, population 13,035.
Landsborough
Landsborough — median rent $460/wk, 19.0% renters, population 15,652.
Marcoola - Mudjimba
Marcoola - Mudjimba — median rent $435/wk, 27.2% renters, population 11,961.
Maroochy Hinterland
Maroochy Hinterland — median rent $350/wk, 14.2% renters, population 6,830.
Maroochydore - Kuluin
Maroochydore - Kuluin — median rent $410/wk, 40.2% renters, population 23,327.
Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North)
Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) — median rent $460/wk, 26.7% renters, population 14,397.
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill — median rent $400/wk, 30.2% renters, population 8,130.
Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland
Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland — median rent $400/wk, 40.1% renters, population 12,443.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek — median rent $500/wk, 36.5% renters, population 11,950.
Nambour
Nambour — median rent $360/wk, 30.2% renters, population 22,492.
Noosa Heads
Noosa Heads — median rent $550/wk, 24.2% renters, population 5,120.
Noosa Hinterland
Noosa Hinterland — median rent $415/wk, 12.7% renters, population 24,207.
Noosaville
Noosaville — median rent $480/wk, 23.2% renters, population 9,344.
Palmwoods
Palmwoods — median rent $410/wk, 17.2% renters, population 11,643.
Parrearra - Warana
Parrearra - Warana — median rent $465/wk, 27.8% renters, population 10,392.
Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach
Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach — median rent $455/wk, 26.0% renters, population 4,107.
Peregian Springs
Peregian Springs — median rent $530/wk, 36.3% renters, population 10,694.
Sippy Downs
Sippy Downs — median rent $460/wk, 33.2% renters, population 11,544.
Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach — median rent $500/wk, 27.3% renters, population 6,851.
Tewantin
Tewantin — median rent $450/wk, 24.6% renters, population 10,538.
Wurtulla - Birtinya
Wurtulla - Birtinya — median rent $480/wk, 41.8% renters, population 10,671.
Sunshine Coast rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Sunshine Coast as a whole.
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Sunshine Coast?
34 real Sunshine Coast SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Where is it cheapest to rent in Sunshine Coast?
Rent varies meaningfully across Sunshine Coast's 34 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Sunshine Coast-wide median of $437/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
Is Sunshine Coast a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Sunshine Coast — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Sunshine Coast spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 34 profiled suburbs, from 26.4% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
What's the median rent in Sunshine Coast?
$437 a week, population-weighted across all 34 profiled Sunshine Coast suburbs (2021 Census).
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