Coolangatta Property Market Update 1st Half 2026
Coolangatta offers breathtaking coastal views and a vibrant beach culture, perfect for those who love the ocean and surfing. With its charming cafes, community events, and proximity to the Gold Coast, Coolangatta is a blend of relaxation and excitement.
Property Trends
In Q2 2025, Coolangatta recorded a median house price of $1,247,500 and a median unit price of $820,000. This is an annual (Q2 2024 – Q2 2025) median price growth of 10.9% for houses and 9.3% for units. Comparing Q2 2024 and Q2 2025, sales increased by 1.6% for houses (to 2,022 sales in Q2 2025) and 4.3% for units (to 2,986 sales in Q2 2025). This indicates high demand for both property types, and a market that has benefitted from the latest cash rate cuts. Thus, now is an ideal time for owners to capitalize on their investments. With very little new stand-alone houses in the pipeline prices are likely to increase; thus, buyers must act fast.
Project Development
In Q4 2025, Coolangatta had a median house price of $1,330,000 and a median unit price of $900,000. This represents an annual (Q4 2024 – Q4 2025) median price growth of 10.8% for houses and 10.4% for units. Comparing Q4 2024 and Q4 2025, total sales increased by 1.5% for houses (to 2,095 sales in Q4 2025) and 7.6% for units (to 3,030 sales in Q4 2025). This indicates high demand for both property types, and a market that has benefitted from previous cash rate cuts throughout 2025. Thus, now is an ideal time for owners to capitalize on their investments. With very little new stand-alone houses planned, buyers must act fast before property prices increase further.
Rental Market & Growth
House rental yields in Coolangatta (postcode 4225) were 3.1% as of December 2025, below Gold Coast Main (3.5%). Median house rental price has relatively stabilised in the past 12 months to Q4 2025, at $1,085 per week, along with a 71.4% surge in the number of houses rented (to 12 houses in Q4 2025). A stable priced rental market is good news for renters, whilst a high number of houses rented presents an opportunity for investors to enter the Coolangatta investment market
Vacancy Rates & Property Investment
Coolangatta recorded a vacancy rate of 1.4% in December 2025, on par with Gold Coast Main (1.3%). Vacancy rates have increased in the past 12 months to December 2025, due to investors re-entering the rental market. However, a 1.4% vacancy rate is still well below the Real Estate Institution of Australia’s healthy benchmark of 3.0%, suggesting quicker occupancy of rental homes in Coolangatta. This confirms a conducive environment for investors, even with a higher median house and unit sales price (thus, entry price) in the past 12 months to Q4 2025.
