Suburb Profile4575

Kawana Waters

Sunshine Coast Council · 96km north of Brisbane

Median House
$1,100,000
Median Unit
$870,000
Population
20,000
Avg Land Size
550m²
From CBD
96km north of Brisbane
Proprietary ACRES Data

Kawana Waters Development Intelligence

ACRES Developer Demand Score
0/ 100
Emerging
Development Sites
0
0 properties tracked
Active Enquiries
0
0 owners in network
Recorded Offers
0
Amalgamation Sites
0
Median Land Size
Market Momentum
Building
Median Sale Price
$707,895
14.2% annual growth

ACRES is expanding its development-site coverage across Kawana and the surrounding precinct. According to current market data, the median sale price sits near $708k, 14.2% annual growth.

Property Market Insights

Key market indicators and historical price trends for Kawana Waters

Annual Growth (Houses)
+13.9%
Annual Growth (Units)
+10.2%
Rental Yield (Houses)
3.2%
Rental Yield (Units)
4.5%
Avg. Days on Market
25
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
5-Year House Growth
+82%
5-Year Unit Growth
+72%
Market Demand
High

5-Year Median Price Trend

  • Houses
  • Units
202120222023202420252026$0$0300K$1600K$1900K$1.2M

Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

About Kawana Waters

Kawana Waters is a modern master-planned coastal community anchored by the Sunshine Coast University Hospital — one of the largest health infrastructure projects in Queensland history. The suburb combines beachfront living, canal waterways, and a rapidly growing health and knowledge precinct. The proposed mass transit connection will further transform this already dynamic suburb.

Development Potential

High. The health precinct and proposed mass transit create significant medium to high-density development potential. Canal-front and beachfront sites attract premium development. The town centre precinct is intensifying with mixed-use projects.

Key Zoning: Centre Zone, Medium Density Residential, Emerging Community

Growth Drivers

  • University Hospital employment anchor
  • Health precinct expansion
  • Proposed mass transit catalyst
  • Canal-front development demand
  • Interstate migration

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Living in Kawana Waters

Infrastructure

  • Sunshine Coast University Hospital
  • Kawana Shoppingworld
  • Birtinya Town Centre
  • Canal waterways
  • Kawana beach

Transport

  • Bus network
  • Nicklin Way
  • Proposed mass transit
  • Cycling paths
  • Close to Sunshine Motorway

Lifestyle

  • Beach and canal dual lifestyle
  • Hospital precinct employment
  • Modern community design
  • Water sports and recreation
  • Growing dining scene

Kawana Waters Location

Kawana Waters, 4575 · Sunshine Coast Council

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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.