Sunshine Coast Property Growth in 2026. Why Coolum Beach Leads the Conversation
The Sunshine Coast property market continues to be one of Australia’s strongest lifestyle-driven growth regions heading into 2026. Population growth, infrastructure investment and limited coastal land supply are reshaping buyer demand across the region.
Within this market, Coolum Beach stands out as a tightly held coastal suburb where new land opportunities are increasingly rare. Developments such as Coolum Horizons represent a unique opportunity to secure freehold land in an established Sunshine Coast location.
This article explains why Coolum Beach remains a high-demand suburb, how land scarcity is influencing future growth, and why Coolum Horizons is strategically positioned within the Sunshine Coast property market.
Why the Sunshine Coast Property Market Continues to Grow
The Sunshine Coast continues to attract buyers from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne due to lifestyle appeal, employment growth and improved connectivity.
Key drivers of Sunshine Coast property growth include
• Strong interstate migration
• Ongoing infrastructure investment
• The Sunshine Coast Airport expansion and increased domestic access
• Health, education and commercial development
• Strict coastal planning controls limiting land supply
Unlike many growth regions, the Sunshine Coast has natural and planning constraints that prevent unlimited expansion. This supports long-term property value growth, particularly in established coastal suburbs.
Coolum Beach. A Scarcity-Driven Coastal Market
Coolum Beach is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most tightly held suburbs. The majority of residential land is already developed, with very limited opportunities for new freehold land close to the beach, schools and amenities.
This scarcity has several long-term implications
• Lower turnover of property
• Strong owner-occupier demand
• Consistent buyer competition
• Higher resilience during market cycles
For buyers seeking coastal land on the Sunshine Coast, Coolum Beach offers something increasingly difficult to find. Space, privacy, proximity to the ocean and access to everyday infrastructure.
Why Land Scarcity Matters More Than Ever
Land supply is the most critical long-term driver of property value.
As construction costs rise and established homes command premium prices, vacant land in coastal suburbs becomes more desirable. Buyers want the ability to design and build homes that suit modern coastal lifestyles without compromise.
In suburbs like Coolum Beach, land scarcity creates a natural floor under values. As demand continues to grow, opportunities to secure build-ready land diminish.
This is why new land estates close to the coast are closely watched by both owner occupiers and investors.
Coolum Horizons. Freehold Land in an Established Coolum Beach Location
Coolum Horizons is a residential land estate located within Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast. The development offers freehold lots that are ready to build on now, with no time restrictions on construction.
Key features of Coolum Horizons include
• Freehold land ownership
• No body corporate fees
• No build time limits
• Elevated lots with bushland outlooks
• Proximity to Coolum Beach, schools, cafés and the Sunshine Coast Airport
The estate is designed to suit both custom home builds and house and land packages, including designs by Iziko Designs that respond to the natural elevation and lifestyle of the site.
This combination of flexibility, location and scarcity places Coolum Horizons in a rare category within the Sunshine Coast land market.
Outlook for Coolum Beach and the Sunshine Coast Beyond 2026
As we move through 2026 and beyond, demand for coastal property on the Sunshine Coast is expected to remain strong. Suburbs with limited land supply, established amenity and lifestyle appeal are likely to continue outperforming broader markets.
Coolum Beach is well positioned due to
• Its coastal location
• Limited future land releases
• Strong owner-occupier appeal
• Access to major infrastructure and transport
Opportunities like Coolum Horizons are becoming increasingly difficult to replicate within established coastal suburbs.
If you are considering buying land or a house and land package on the Sunshine Coast, understanding scarcity and location is critical.
To learn more about Coolum Horizons, available lots, or custom home options, contact Peter Ware on 0408 210 355, visit the on-site sales office on Horizons Drive, Coolum Beach, or explore further at www.coolumhorizons.com.au.
Coastal land in Coolum Beach is limited. Opportunities like this do not come around often.