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Mount Coolum, QLD 4573
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,690,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$935,000
market range $875K-$1.1M
Gross Yield (houses)
3.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+10.1%
market range +5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Mount Coolum
Mount Coolum has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.
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Mount Coolum market and investor summary
In Mount Coolum, QLD 4573, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.6%. House prices have moved +10.1% over the past year and +39.0% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Mount Coolum: people, income and schools
Mount Coolum is home to around 4,545 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. The median age is 44, skewed a little older, and families account for 69% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $88,000 a year, or roughly $1,690 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 25% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 2 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 4 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 4,545
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $88,000/yr
- Households renting
- 30%
- Family households
- 69%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1050
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Walk score
- 4/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
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What should I check before investing in Mount Coolum?
Mount Coolum has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +10.1% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Mount Coolum?
The median property price in Mount Coolum, QLD 4573 is $935K for units.
What rental yield does Mount Coolum show?
The gross rental yield in Mount Coolum is 3.6% for houses and 4.0% 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 Mount Coolum?
House prices in Mount Coolum are up 10.1% over the past year and up 39.0% 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 Mount Coolum?
The current vacancy rate in Mount Coolum is 1.1%. 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 Mount Coolum?
Mount Coolum has a population of approximately 4,545 residents, with a median age of 44.
What schools are near Mount Coolum?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Mount Coolum. 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 Mount Coolum's population growing?
The population of Mount Coolum has grown about 8% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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