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Mooloolaba, QLD 4557
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,430,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$885,000
market range $800K-$1.1M
Gross Yield (houses)
2.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.0%
market range +5.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for Mooloolaba
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Mooloolaba market and investor summary
In Mooloolaba, QLD 4557, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.6%. House prices have moved +12.0% over the past year and +22.7% over three years. At 0.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Mooloolaba: people, income and schools
Mooloolaba has a resident population of roughly 8,202, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 44, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 60% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $78,000 a year (about $1,510 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 11 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 21 for walkability and 21 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 8,202
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $78,000/yr
- Households renting
- 42%
- Family households
- 60%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 11
- avg ICSEA 1049
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Walk score
- 21/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Mooloolaba
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What should I check before investing in Mooloolaba?
Mooloolaba has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +12.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +22.7% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Mooloolaba?
The median property price in Mooloolaba, QLD 4557 is $885K for units.
What rental yield does Mooloolaba show?
The gross rental yield in Mooloolaba is 2.6% for houses and 3.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Mooloolaba?
House prices in Mooloolaba are up 12.0% over the past year and up 22.7% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Mooloolaba?
The current vacancy rate in Mooloolaba is 0.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Mooloolaba?
Mooloolaba has a population of approximately 8,202 residents, with a median age of 44.
What schools are near Mooloolaba?
There are 11 schools within roughly 5km of Mooloolaba. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Mooloolaba's population growing?
The population of Mooloolaba has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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