Coolangatta Property Market Update 2nd Half 2025
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
The Gold Coast Local Council area will see approximately $7.6B of new developments commencing construction in 2025, with a strong focus on mixed-use and infrastructure projects. This fosters economic growth, local job creation, and drive housing demand. In total, approx. 33 dwellings, 553 townhouses, 4,758 units and 558 lots are planned. That said, specific to Coolangatta and the 4225 postcodes; there are only 6 townhouses, 217 units, and 9 dwellings planned. This is not enough to ease local demand, keeping supply tight and driving up property prices.
Rental Market & Growth
House rental yields in Coolangatta (postcode 4225) were 3.7% as of June 2025, below Gold Goast Main (3.8%). This is paired with an 86.7% growth in median house rental price in the past 12 months to Q2 2025, at $1,400 per week. During the same time, the number of houses rented fell by -20.0% (to only 8 houses in Q2 2025). This confirms an undersupplied house rental market in Coolangatta (postcode 4225).
Vacancy Rates & Property Investment
Coolangatta (postcode 4225) recorded a vacancy rate of 1.4% in June 2025, lower than Gold Coast Main (1.7%). Vacancy rates have fluctuated in the past 12 months, but overall declined from 1.7% in June 2024, indicating an even tighter the market. Furthermore, 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 (postcode 4225). There is a conducive environment for investors, even with a higher property sale price (thus entry price) in the past 12 months to Q2 2025.
