So, why do so many people have their hearts set on moving to the Sunshine Coast? With its coastal charm, gorgeous weather, stunning surroundings and family-friendly neighbourhoods, it’s easy to see why so many people want to call the Sunshine Coast home. But it isn’t only its laid-back lifestyle and alluring natural beauty that are luring couples and families northwards, the Sunshine Coast presents those looking to build a home the opportunity to achieve their dreams of homeownership in one of the most in-demand parts of Queensland.
If you have your heart set on calling this inherently desirable part of Queensland home and are looking for insights into the local property market, this guide outlines the best suburbs to build a home on the Sunshine Coast.
For further insights into why the Sunshine Coast is such an amazing place to live, check out our guide, Amazing reasons to live on the Sunshine Coast – we’re sure you’ll be convinced!
Each Sunshine Coast suburb undoubtedly has its own unique charms and appeal, but if you don’t choose the right suburb to build your new home and life, you may also find it also has its own challenges. As there’s so much to consider when choosing the perfect suburb to call home, be sure to take your time when exploring your options and spend a little time getting to know the suburbs you’re considering building in.
Hallmark Homes has a display home on the Sunshine Coast at Aura and our experienced New Home Consultants are on hand to help you with your homebuilding journey in this amazing part of Queensland. Kicking off with the four suburbs that make up Aura – Banya, Nirimba, Baringa and Galgalba – here are the best suburbs to build a home on the Sunshine Coast.
One of the most recent additions to the list of Sunshine Coast suburbs, Banya is a short drive from Caloundra and borders Bells Creek, Gagalba and Nirimba, and as it’s just minutes from the M1, it’s an ideal suburb for professionals commuting to Brisbane. Banya is a top pick for those looking to buy a block in the southern section of the Sunshine Coast.
Like Banya, Nirimba is another popular choice among those building a home and also offers easy access to the beaches of Caloundra and the M1. However, as Nirimba was developed several years earlier, it’s more developed and has established schools and shops, but still offers a laid-back lifestyle with beaches, state forests and abundant nature on its doorstep.
Located just 10 minutes west of Caloundra and its beaches with easy access to the highway and excellent schools, shops and amenities, Baringa is an affordable suburb that’s proving popular among those building a home on the Sunshine Coast. With abundant parks, green space and amenities like bike paths, it’s one of the most popular suburbs among families.
Also known as ‘Aura Lakes’ and designed around a series of green spaces and wetlands, Galgalba is the fourth Aura suburb to be developed and will eventually be home to 6,000 families. While parcels of land will be delivered over multiple stages and made available over several years, with strong interest in Aura, these blocks are already in high demand
Another family-oriented suburb in high demand due to its mix of large yet affordable land parcels, proximity to beaches and the M1 and its abundant education, shopping and dining options. Caloundra West is also proving highly sought after due to its excellent amenities and infrastructure, including an impressive variety of parks, playgrounds and sports fields.
The location of our Aura display home, Bells Creek, is a family-oriented suburb with an amazing range of amenities, including parks, playgrounds and bike paths, and surrounded by an abundance of nature. Just 80 kilometres north of Brisbane and providing convenient access to the beaches at Caloundra, with schools, shops and amenities located nearby.
Located a little further north along the coast, with Mooloolaba Beach a short drive away, Palmview is renowned as a suburb catering to all ages while offering plenty of reasons for families to consider building a new home here, including great local schools.
For those looking for a quieter suburb with no shortage of stunning scenery and a location a little closer to Caboolture and Brisbane (vs Caloundra or Mooloolaba), Beerwah is sure to tick a lot of boxes. Among its many qualities is a strong community feel, primary and secondary schools, public transport including a train station and wildlife on your doorstep.
Long established with a cosy little town centre with primary school, daycare centre, shops and public transport links, Glasshouse Mountains offers plenty of reasons to call the Sunshine Coast home and is still affordable, with a mix of parcels under development and opportunities for acreage homes. There’s also some of the region’s most stunning scenery.
Just 17 kilometres from the coast with some of the best public transport infrastructure in the region and promising growth prospects with projects like the Nambour Centre Activation Project (NCAP), Nambour is one of the most affordable suburbs in the region and offers excellent opportunities for anyone looking to build a home on the Sunshine Coast.
With picture-perfect scenery and a charming atmosphere, it’s easy to see why people fall in love with Woombye and immediately want to build a home and a life here. This is a suburb that’s retained its old world charm without avoiding modern conveniences – you can take in mountain views in the cosy town centre while running errands and doing the weekly shop!
More of a country town than a coastal enclave, the town of Yandina attracts homebuyers of all demographics, from families looking for a safe and friendly community to professionals commuting to Brisbane by train and retirees looking for their tree change. With great local shops and schools and just a short drive to the beach, Yandina is very tempting indeed.
While land parcels are in higher demand and pricier across these Sunshine Coast beach suburbs, if a coastal lifestyle with amazing beaches on your doorstep is what you want from the area in which you build, these Sunshine Coast suburbs could be perfect for you:
Caloundra is one of the busiest and most bustling parts of the Sunshine Coast but also one of its most easygoing, not to mention affordable. As one of the most southerly Sunshine Coast suburbs, Caloundra offers easy access to Brisbane, making it popular among commuters and with excellent education and employment options, among families also.
One of the more affordable Sunshine Coast beach suburbs, Coolum is also one of its most beautiful and in addition to pristine beaches, offers excellent schools and a friendly local community. As a coastal enclave, there are fewer opportunities to build in and around Coolum than other parts of the Sunshine Coast, placing plots of land in high demand.
It’s easy to see why Maroochydore is such a popular suburb among young professionals and families. Not only does it boast great schools, but it has a vibrant, bustling feel with great dining and shopping options and an excellent public transport system. What’s more, as Maroochydore is a commercial hub it presents strong employment opportunities.
Stunning beaches and a laid-back but vibrant feel with a thriving dining and social events calendar have made Mooloolaba one of the most in-demand Sunshine Coast suburbs. Combined with its education and employment options, it’s easy to see the appeal among families and young professionals, as well as retirees looking for a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
As a trusted local home builder with over 40 years’ experience, Hallmark Homes builds new homes for all kinds of homebuyers, from first-home buyers to downsizers and property investors. We have a strong presence across South East Queensland, including the Sunshine Coast, where we have our two display homes open at Stockland Aura display village at Bells Creek! We also have display homes in many popular areas to build a new home south of the Sunshine Coast, including Brisbane suburbs like Burpengary East and Redland Bay, and the Gold Coast – where we’ve recently opened our new SkyRidge display home – making it easy to view our homes and get a feel for our design and build quality. Please don’t hesitate to contact our experienced new home consultants for help planning your display home visit.
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