Average rent in Coolum Beach, QLD — 2026

Coolum Beach is part of the Sunshine Coast council area and sits 104km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 15,948 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 28% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,948

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Brisbane
104 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
70%
Flats / apartments
13%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sunshine Coast

Renting in Coolum Beach

Coolum Beach is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $450/week, around 25% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 68% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (70%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 104km from Brisbane, with a population of around 15,948 and a median age of 44. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Coolum Beach?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Coolum Beach, QLD was $450. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Coolum Beach rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Coolum Beach came in at $450 — 25% above. Coolum Beach sits 104km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 70% separate houses and 13% flats).
Which suburbs near Coolum Beach have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Coolum Beach's $450/week (ABS 2021) include Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton. Reedy Creek - Andrews, The Hills District, Chermside West sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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