Average rent in Caloundra - Kings Beach, QLD — 2026
Caloundra - Kings Beach sits in the Sunshine Coast local government area, 75km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 6,973 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $370/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 44% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$370/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 6,973
- Median age
- 56
- Distance to Brisbane
- 75 km
- Households renting
- 44%
- Separate houses
- 15%
- Flats / apartments
- 69%
- Born overseas
- 22%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
ABS 2021
Renting in Caloundra - Kings Beach
Caloundra - Kings Beach sits close to the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $370/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 53% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 44% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (15%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 56 and a population of around 6,973. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 22% of residents were born overseas. 75km from Brisbane, Caloundra - Kings Beach is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.
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