Maroochydore is the geographic centre of the Sunshine Coast. Maroochydore contains a popular surf beach. The Maroochy River’s southern bank forms a virtually unbroken stretch of parkland and picnic spots in the area. Maroochydore is also a major commercial area of the Sunshine Coast with most shopping precincts located in the central business district. It is home to the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre and the Sunshine Coast’s major bus interchange for TransLink services on Sunshine Coast. Maroochydore is also a venue of major surf sport carnivals, and is a popular holiday point from which to travel the rest of Queensland, only 1 hour drive north of Brisbane.
Sales:
Median house price:
June 2007 Quarter $420,000
June 2006 Quarter $384,000 Price difference for 1 year is: 9.4%
Median Unit/Townhouse price:
June 2007 Quarter $373,000
June 2006 Quarter $329,000 Price difference for 1 year is: 13.3%
Rental:
Median weekly rent for a three-bedroom house
June 2007 Quarter $320
June 2006 Quarter $300 Price difference for 1 year is: 6.7%
Median weekly rent for a two-bedroom unit
June 2007 Quarter $250
June 2006 Quarter $230 Price difference for 1 year is: 8.7%
Source: REIQ