Queensland has seen strong levels of migration since the pandemic, but it isn’t just Brisbane and the Gold Coast that have captured the attention of homebuyers. The Sunshine Coast is seeing strong interest among homebuyers drawn to its alluring mix of sun, sand and sea complemented by a fulfilling lifestyle among stunning natural surroundings. Renowned as one of the state’s most popular holiday destinations, homebuyers across all demographics are heading to the ‘Sunny Coast’ for a variety of reasons, with amazing beaches and scenery, friendly communities, outdoor lifestyles and quality education all high on the list.
Naturally, you have your own reasons for considering the Sunshine Coast as the perfect place to build a home. But if you haven’t yet visited the region or are looking for insights into the best places to build a home in South East Queensland, here are a few reasons why homebuyers are taking to the Sunshine Coast in such a big way. And if you’re looking for suburb-specific insights into where to build your new home in this beautiful part of Queensland, check out our guide to the Best suburbs to build a home on the Sunshine Coast.
For many people who call the Sunshine Coast home, the laid-back and relaxed lifestyles are just as much of a drawcard as its beaches, community and property market. This is a friendly and welcoming place to live with a strong focus on health, well-being and outdoor activities where people are always up for a chat and happy to help. If you’re looking for a place to call home where laid-back lifestyles are the norm, the relaxed atmosphere that stretches across its sunny suburbs could mean the Sunshine Coast is perfect for you.
The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its abundant natural beauty and boasts extensive national parks and state forests, not to mention some of the best beaches in Australia. Rich in coastal beauty, it’s only natural that the beachfront suburbs have long been a haven for those who love lounging in the sun, catching waves or strolling barefoot along the beach at sunrise or sunset. While most new developments are breaking ground inland, they still boast close proximity to the coastline, which means beaches the calibre of King Beach, Moffat Beach, Mooloolaba Beach and Noosa Main Beach are only a short drive away.
Along with proximity to beautiful beaches, most Sunshine Coast suburbs – especially the suburbs in the city of Aura where our Sunshine Coast display homes are open for inspection – are located a stone’s throw from bushland and state forests and national parks. What’s more, developments like Aura not only boast a hinterland backdrop and prime location, but they’re also incorporating bushland, wetlands and natural features into their communities. This enables residents to live life among lush natural greenery and picturesque landscapes while also being close to the coast.
Another reason the Sunshine Coast is such a desirable place to live is the sunny weather. In fact, it didn’t get its name by chance! The Sunshine Coast boasts a warm climate with over 300 days of sunshine annually! Summer (December to February) temperatures range from around 20 to 29°C with hotter days reaching into the mid-30s while in winter (June to August), temperatures range from around 10°C (in inland areas) to 22°C. While summer can be hot, humid and rainy and winter can be windy and cool at times, the region boasts comfortable, liveable weather that enables residents to live active outdoor lifestyles throughout the year.
The Sunshine Coast is renowned for being a great place to live and raise a family, but it isn’t only families expressing such a strong interest in joining the friendly communities stretching along the coastline. Community engagement is strong across all its sunsoaked suburbs, with many residents actively participating in community initiatives and organisations which has fostered a sense of belonging in the community and connectivity among neighbours.
For families, it isn’t only the excellent primary and secondary schools and the presence of a university and range of vocational providers like TAFE Queensland that make the Sunshine Coast such a desirable place to live, it’s also the family-friendly nature of its communities. With the new property developments centred around playgrounds, sports fields and other social facilities, the opportunity to get to know other local families and form social connections and bonds has helped to foster a strong community spirit along the coast.
This beautiful stretch of coastline has long been a haven for retirees seeking their sea change, but a growing trend is that of retirees and downsizers seeking a tree change in the inland and hinterland suburbs. This shift inland has boosted the number of community projects taking place in suburbs like Nambour, Yandina and Buderim (among many others) and further makes the Sunshine Coast a desirable place for retirees, with many moving to be closer to children and grandchildren living on the coast. With its intergenerational communities, the Sunshine Coast is a welcoming place to reside for people of all ages.
With the rail line running along the coast from Gympie North down to Brisbane and many Sunshine Coast suburbs just a short distance from the M1, the Sunshine Coast offers excellent connectivity with Brisbane as well as Maroochydore Airport. This not only makes the coast increasingly popular among professionals commuting to Brisbane, but also makes it easy to reach from anywhere in Australia. With many new residents migrating from down south, this accessibility and connectivity is important for maintaining family and social ties.
While land prices are rising, the Sunshine Coast continues to be more affordable than Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, making the prospect of purchasing a block of land on which to build an attractive option to homebuyers across all stages of their property journey. From first home buyers and families looking to build a home with more space, through to downsizers interested in smaller homes, many find there’s greater opportunity to achieve their dreams of homeownership on the Sunny Coast. Certainly, property is in high demand, but parcels of land are still available across suburbs that are prime for building a home with a Sunshine Coast builder like Hallmark Homes.
Explore our home design ranges that we can bring to life on the Sunshine Coast and when you’re ready to experience our build and design quality and chat with a consultant about your home building journey, visit our Sunshine Coast display homes at Aura in Bells Creek.
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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