Average rent in Sunshine Beach, QLD — 2026

Sunshine Beach is part of the Noosa council area and sits 117km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,851 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 27% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,851

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Brisbane
117 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
65%
Flats / apartments
13%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Noosa

Renting in Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Beach commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $500/week — about 39% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (71% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (65%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 6,851, the median age is 46, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Sunshine Beach is 117km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Sunshine Beach?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Sunshine Beach, QLD was $500. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Sunshine Beach rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Sunshine Beach sat at $500 — 39% above the state average. The suburb is 117km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (65% separate houses, 13% flats here).
Which suburbs near Sunshine Beach have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Sunshine Beach's $500/week (ABS 2021): Samford Valley, Bardon, Helensvale. On the higher end, you've got Mackay Harbour, Wakerley, Kenmore. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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