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What it costs to rent in Caloundra - Kings Beach
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Caloundra - Kings Beach (4551). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
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Population
Population growth drivers in Caloundra - Kings Beach are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Caloundra - Kings Beach's population was approximately 7,149 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 176 people from the 2021 Census total of 6,973. The rise is inferred from ABS estimates: 7,094 residents in June 2025 and 339 new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 1,791 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovered areas post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 are adopted, using proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Future forecasts indicate a significant population increase in the top quartile of regional areas by 2041, with Caloundra - Kings Beach expected to grow by 2,461 persons, reflecting a 33.7% total increase over 16 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Caloundra - Kings Beach recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Caloundra - Kings Beach has averaged approximately 48 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 244 homes were approved, with an additional 220 approvals so far in FY26. The average population growth per year for each dwelling built over these five years was 0.2 people.
This indicates that new supply has been keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties is $388,000. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $25.1 million have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Caloundra - Kings Beach records significantly lower building activity, at 53.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes.
Recent construction comprises 7.0% detached dwellings and 93.0% attached dwellings, indicating a skew towards compact living which offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. As of the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Caloundra - Kings Beach is projected to add approximately 2,406 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases in the future.
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Development applications around Caloundra - Kings Beach
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Caloundra - Kings Beach has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include the Caloundra Centre Activation Project, its community and creative hub component, the Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast development, and the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.
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Caloundra Centre Activation Project
Caloundra Centre Activation Project is the Sunshine Coast Council's long term initiative to deliver the 2017 Caloundra Centre Master Plan. The program revitalises the city heart through a connected creative and civic precinct linking The Events Centre, a new district library, a new regional gallery, a new town square and upgraded streetscapes through to Bulcock Beach. The transformed Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025 in the former council administration building, designed by Wilson Architects. Hutchinson Builders was appointed in April 2026 to demolish the former building at 77 Bulcock Street as the first stage of the new town square. Detailed design of the 12.8 million dollar town square, led by consultant Urbis, is targeting construction start in mid 2026 and completion by mid 2027. The new Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, with concept design by ARM Architecture, will replace the current 25 year old gallery and was the subject of a design competition launched in 2025. Outcomes include enhanced pedestrian links, expanded green space at Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park, and revitalised public realm along Omrah and Otranto avenues.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub
Sunshine Coast Council's Caloundra Centre Activation Project is delivering a connected civic, cultural and public space precinct linking The Events Centre, Library+ Caloundra, the future town square, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Community and Creative Hub includes the new town square at Bulcock Street and Otranto Avenue, greener public spaces, improved lighting, pedestrian links, streetscape works on Omrah and Otranto avenues, and upgrades around Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park. Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025, and early works for the town square site at 77 Bulcock Street commenced in April 2026.
Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast
A 12-storey international hotel development featuring 160 rooms and suites, including 33 one and two-bedroom suites. The project marks the first international hotel brand in Caloundra and includes ground-level retail, a 210-seat all-day dining restaurant, rooftop restaurant and sky bar, fitness centre, and an outdoor pool. Developed by Felix Capital in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, it is a key piece of infrastructure supporting the region's growth toward the 2032 Olympic Games.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU)
A 1.6 km road upgrade and new extension delivered in two sections to improve access into Caloundra CBD. Section 1 (Omrah Ave to Arthur St) by Sunshine Coast Council will duplicate lanes and upgrade key intersections with new active transport paths. Section 2 (Third Ave extension to Nicklin Way) by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads delivers a new 4-way signalised intersection at Nicklin Way, four lanes to Arthur St, compliant crossings, an underpass at West Terrace and separated bike/pedestrian paths. Final design has been confirmed; environmental referral under the EPBC Act is progressing and public notification is scheduled in mid-2025. Construction is signalled to commence from 2025 subject to approvals and procurement.
Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project
The project involves reconstructing the damaged seawall at Moffat Beach using a hybrid design to protect parklands, pathways, roads, and facilities from climate change impacts. It aims to retain Norfolk pine trees, minimize loss of beach and parkland, improve drainage, and enhance access with new ramps, stairs, showers, seating, and a wider coastal pathway.
Sunset Caloundra
An exclusive collection of 36 high-end one, two, and three-bedroom apartments situated on a hillside site in Caloundra, offering panoramic sea and Glasshouse Mountain views. The seven-level building, designed by MAS Architecture Studio, features sophisticated interiors and communal amenities like a pool and BBQ area. Construction is being undertaken by AKAM Constructions and is scheduled to be completed in late 2026.
Verre Caloundra
Proposed $120 million mixed-use precinct at the western gateway to the Caloundra CBD, featuring 70 luxury apartments and penthouses over nine levels, above a boutique laneway precinct with restaurant and office commercial space. The development was approved but the site was subsequently placed on the market by Henzell Property Group in late 2022 to focus on other projects.
BIANCO Caloundra
An eight-storey luxury residential development comprising 27 exclusive 2, 3, and 4 bedroom residences with resort-style amenities including a north-facing private pool, spa, gym, and integrated BBQ area. The project includes five modern commercial tenancies on the ground floor. It overlooks Pumicestone Passage and is the first new development in the Caloundra CBD in two decades.
Employment
AreaSearch assessment indicates Caloundra - Kings Beach faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets
Caloundra - Kings Beach has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.6% as of December 2025. There are 3,085 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.6% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.
Workforce participation lags at 51.0%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 16.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The area has a particularly notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.1% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 4.5%. There is one worker for each resident, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.3% while employment declined by 3.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Caloundra - Kings Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.
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Income
The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data
Caloundra - Kings Beach SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $46,410 and an average income of $58,599 in financial year 2023. This was lower than the national average, compared to Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. By March 2026, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $51,682 and an average income of $65,256 based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Caloundra - Kings Beach fall between the 8th and 22nd percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. In this area, 28.3% of individuals earn between $800 and $1,499 annually, while the region's leading income band is $1,500 to $2,999 at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Caloundra - Kings Beach features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Caloundra - Kings Beach, as per the latest Census, 15.4% of dwellings were houses while 84.6% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Caloundra - Kings Beach stood at 38.9%, with mortgaged properties at 15.7% and rented ones at 45.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was recorded as $370, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Caloundra - Kings Beach's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Caloundra - Kings Beach features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 54.5% of all households, including 10.7% couples with children, 33.4% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 45.5%, with lone person households at 41.1% and group households making up 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in Caloundra - Kings Beach aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
Caloundra's Kings Beach trail shows that 24.0% of residents aged 15 and above have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.6% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 25.7%. Currently, 20.2% of the population is engaged in formal education, including 5.9% in primary, 5.0% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education.
A substantial 20.2% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 5.9% in primary education, 5.0% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Caloundra - Kings Beach has 30 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by nine different bus routes that collectively facilitate 2,358 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 207 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 86%, while walking accounts for 8%. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is below the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 16.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 336 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 78 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Caloundra - Kings Beach is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Caloundra's Kings Beach faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~3,460 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.4%) and mental health issues (9.3%), with 59.3% of residents declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 33.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,379 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
In terms of cultural diversity, Caloundra - Kings Beach records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Caloundra - Kings Beach had a cultural diversity profile roughly matching the broader area's average. It was predominantly composed of Australian citizens, with 83.4% holding citizenship, and those born in Australia making up 76.5%. English was spoken at home by 92.5% of residents.
Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 53.6%, slightly higher than Regional Qld's average of 52.2%. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (10.7%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was more prevalent in Caloundra - Kings Beach at 9.6% compared to the regional average of 7.8%. Welsh ancestry was also higher at 0.8%, versus 0.5% regionally, and German ancestry stood at 5.1%, slightly above Regional Qld's 4.7%.
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Age
Caloundra - Kings Beach ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide
Caloundra - Kings Beach has a median age of 55, which is higher than Regional Qld's figure of 41 and the national norm of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Caloundra - Kings Beach has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.7%). This 65-74 concentration is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years from 56 to 55, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 10.3% to 13.4% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.6% to 11.0%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 17.1% to 15.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Caloundra - Kings Beach's age profile will evolve significantly, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to expand by 492 people (51%) from 956 to 1,449.