Investment Property Sunshine Coast
Growth, connectivity and lifestyle
Limited lots available.
Is the Sunshine Coast a good place to buy an investment property?
Yes, if you're after capital growth with steady rental demand and you're happy to hold for the medium to long term. The Sunshine Coast has grown from a holiday destination into one of Queensland's fastest-growing regional economies, and the population is expected to grow by about 170,000 people by 2046. The region needs roughly 88,700 more homes by then to keep up.
What is driving the growth
Over the past 15 years, the Sunshine Coast economy has grown by an average of 5.1% a year, ahead of most regional economies in Australia. Three big projects are changing how the region works:
Maroochydore City Centre: a 53-hectare, $2.5 billion new city centre expected to create more than 15,000 jobs
Sunshine Coast Rail Line: a $5.5 billion heavy rail link from Beerwah through Caloundra and Birtinya to Maroochydore, with Stage 1 already funded
The Wave: a rapid-transit link connecting the Maroochydore CBD to the airport and Mountain Creek by 2032
On top of that, the international submarine cable is bringing an estimated $927 million in investment benefits and 864 jobs, and the 2032 Olympics are expected to bring more transport and infrastructure spending to the region.
Who is renting here
The economy is moving toward health, professional services, digital and creative industries, along with tourism, logistics and construction. Those are long-term jobs, which means long-term tenants. The Sunshine Coast is also strongly linked to Moreton Bay for commuters, which widens the pool of people looking to rent.
Where we look for investors
Not every part of the coast is worth buying into. We focus on estates close to growth areas with transport and jobs nearby, including Palmview, Caloundra and newer areas like Yandina, plus smaller infill estates close to existing and planned infrastructure.
The homes that work best are 3 to 4 bedroom houses and townhouses that would also appeal to owner-occupiers. That gives you a wider pool of tenants now and a wider pool of buyers when you eventually sell.
What you get with Dwyer
We are a family-owned builder, and our display homes are on the Sunshine Coast. Every home is a fixed-price, turnkey build, fully fenced, landscaped and NBN ready, and comes with our 3-Year Rental Guarantee, so you get a set rent paid to you for three years whether the home is tenanted or not.
Where to start
The stats below give you the big picture on the Sunshine Coast. If you want to know which estates make sense for your budget, book a free call with our team. No cost and no obligation.
Why invest in the Sunshine Coast now
Fast growth. Big opportunity
The Sunshine Coast has transformed from a coastal getaway to a smart, growth-driven regional city. With sustained economic diversification, digital infrastructure, and transport upgrades, it commands attention from investors seeking both capital growth and lifestyle appeal.
Now recognised as one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regional economies, the Sunshine Coast is powered by digital innovation, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and world-class transport investment. Over the past 15 years, its average annual GRP growth of 5.1% has outperformed most regional economies in Australia, while a $5.5 billion rail upgrade and a new 53-hectare city centre are transforming how the region connects, lives, and works.
Current population
~ 375,000 (2024) with projections exceeding 545,000 by 2046 (+170,195)
88,727 new homes
Additional ≈ 88,727 new dwellings required by 2046 to meet demand
Infrastructure & major projects
Maroochydore City Centre: 53 ha, $2.5 billion investment creating 15,000+ jobs; home to new $98 million City Hall.
Digital backbone
International submarine cable delivering $927 million in investment benefits and 864 jobs.
$5.5 billion heavy rail
Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line: $5.5 billion heavy rail linking Beerwah → Caloundra → Birtinya → Maroochydore; Stage 1 already funded.
The Wave
“The Wave” Metro Link: A rapid-transit system connecting Maroochydore CBD to the airport and Mountain Creek by 2032
Sunshine Coast economic growth and jobs
The Sunshine Coast is transitioning toward a knowledge, digital, and health-based economy, with steady job creation in professional services, tourism, logistics, and construction.
Commuter linkages with Moreton Bay strengthen cross-regional rental depth and open new commuter catchments for investors.
Shift toward knowledge, health, digital, and creative industries
Expansion in tourism, logistics, and professional services
Strong commuter links to Moreton Bay broaden catchment and demand
Sunshine Coast property investment strategy
Prioritise estates near high growth regions - areas benefiting from transit and employment access.
Focus on growth corridors: Palmview, Caloundra, and emerging areas like Yandina and boutique infield estates close to infrastructure now and emerging
Product preference: 3 to 4 bedroom homes, townhouses, owner-occupier appeal
Expect uplift from infrastructure delivery (especially transport)
Capital growth with balanced yield - hold medium to long term
Anticipate long-term value uplift from Olympic-related infrastructure and transport connectivity.
Why the Sunshine Coast keeps growing
Sunshine Coast’s Key
Growth Drivers
Top Growth Drivers in Sunshine Coast
Infrastructure & major projects
Maroochydore City Centre: 53 ha, $2.5 billion investment creating 15,000+ jobs; home to new $98 million City Hall.
Massive Population Growth
Additional ≈ 88,727 new dwellings required by 2046 to meet demand
Soaring Housing Demand
Additional ≈ 88,727 new dwellings required by 2046 to meet demand
Success stories
Satisfied clients
share their experiences with Dwyer Property Investments
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David and Jess
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Jane and Alex
Frequently asked questions
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Secure today’s prices before they rise
3-Year Rental Guarantee
Ensures fixed monthly rental income paid directly to you, whether your property is tenanted or not.
Reliable Build Timeframes
Predictable construction by trusted builders.
Fixed Price Guarantee
Lock in your price today - no hidden costs or surprises.
End-to-end Turnkey Solution
Inclusive of true end-to-end turn key build with all inclusions; fully fenced, lanscaped, and NBN ready.
Investor-Friendly Land Tax Rules
Ensures fixed monthly rental income paid directly to you, whether your property is tenanted or not.
Rising Land Values
Quality land and location is rate and continutes to be difficult to access while prices continue to increase by approx. 10% per annum.
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