Molendinar Property Market Update 2nd Half 2026
Molendinar offers a convenient and well-connected lifestyle, with easy access to major healthcare, education and employment hubs. Its central Gold Coast location, strong transport links and proximity to everyday amenities make it an attractive choice for families and professionals alike.
Property Trends
In Q2 2026, Molendinar recorded a median house price of $1,300,000 and a median unit price of $944,500. This is an annual (Q2 2025 – Q2 2026) price growth of 12.1% for houses and 24.7% for units. Now is an ideal time for owners to capitalize on their investments. Comparing Q2 2025 and Q2 2026, total sales increased by 5.0% for houses (to 21 sales in Q2 2026) but decreased by -22.2% for units (to 14 sales in Q2 2026). This confirms a highly demanded house market and an undersupplied unit market, which helped to support price growth despite multiple cash rate hikes in 2026. However, without any new ready-to-sell stock planned in 2026, property prices are expected to increase further. Thus, buyers must act fast.
Project Development
Molendinar is expected to see approximately $47.1M of projects to commence construction from 2026 onwards, with a focus on the Industrial sector. No residential projects are planned from 2026 onwards, meaning no townhouses, units/apartments or stand-alone houses are expected to enter the market. Compared with 70 houses and 78 units sold throughout all of 2025, the current undersupply in the market is highly likely to continue and there is more pressure on property prices over the medium to long term. Buyers wanting to enter the market need to act fast.
Rental Market & Growth
House rental yield in Molendinar was 3.9% as of June 2026, on par with Gold Coast Main (3.9%). Further, this is paired with a 4.3% growth in median house rental price over the past 12 months to Q2 2026, to $980 per week, along with a -25.0% decline in the number of houses rented (to 27 houses in Q2 2026). Overall, there is an undersupplied house rental market in Molendinar, which will benefit investors looking to enter the market.
Vacancy Rates & Property Investment
Molendinar recorded a vacancy rate of 1.0% in June 2026, lower than Gold Coast Main’s average of 2.2%. Further, vacancy rates have been on a declining trend and are well below the 3.0% benchmark. This suggests quicker occupancy of houses in the area. Combined with a higher rental yield, there is a highly conducive investment environment, even if the median house and unit sale price (thus, entry price) have increased in the past 12 months to Q2 2026.
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