Coes Creek
With 98.5% separate houses and only 1,515 residents spread across 2.38 square kilometres, Coes Creek sits firmly at the owner-occupier end of Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland. Median age of 43 runs 3 years above the national figure, and just 13.1% of households rent, well below the state average. The estimated median house price of $527,000 positions the suburb as affordable compared to the broader Sunshine Coast coastal strip, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6% stays below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most households manage repayments without strain.
Population
1,515
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,628/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$527K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $527,000 reflects Coes Creek's detached-house character, with 98.5% of dwellings being separate houses and only 0.6% apartments. Nearly half of all homes (49.7%) have four or more bedrooms and a further 46.0% have three bedrooms, so the suburb skews toward larger family-sized stock rather than entry-level units. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733 and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, lower than many comparable coastal hinterland suburbs. Owner-occupiers dominate tenure: 36.3% own outright and 50.7% hold a mortgage, leaving renters at just 13.1%, which is low relative to Queensland averages and reinforces a stable, settled ownership base.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $527,000 reflects Coes Creek's detached-house character, with 98.5% of dwellings being separate houses and only 0.6% apartments. Nearly half of all homes (49.7%) have four or more bedrooms and a further 46.0% have three bedrooms, so the suburb skews toward larger family-sized stock rather than entry-level units. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733 and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, lower than many comparable coastal hinterland suburbs. Owner-occupiers dominate tenure: 36.3% own outright and 50.7% hold a mortgage, leaving renters at just 13.1%, which is low relative to Queensland averages and reinforces a stable, settled ownership base.
For Investors
At 13.1%, the renter share in Coes Creek is thin compared to typical investment targets where 25-30% is more common, which limits the available tenant pool. Weekly rent of $443 against a $527,000 median house price implies a gross yield around 4.4%, reasonable for a detached-house suburb. The vacancy rate of 3.7% suggests mild oversupply relative to the 2-3% balanced-market benchmark. Development activity is low, with only 4 applications lodged in the past 12 months, including one Material Change of Use for a dual occupancy, indicating limited new supply pressure. The high owner-occupier rate (87% combined mortgage and outright) tends to keep capital values stable, as forced-selling pressure is low, but the shallow rental market means finding tenants takes longer than in higher-turnover suburbs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
11
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Median age of 43 sits 3 years above the national figure, reflecting an established, family and near-retirement cohort rather than young renter churn. Residents born overseas total 15.9%, which is 5.7 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with the suburb's Anglo-leaning ancestry profile: English (694), Scottish (200) and Irish (182) are the three largest ancestry groups. University qualifications at 21.1% are 9 percentage points below the national average, pointing toward trade and community service occupations rather than knowledge-sector professionals. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above the national figure, and 41.7% of families are couples with children (529 out of 1,269 families), with a further 28.1% being couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.5%
Houses
0.9%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses (98.5%), with semi-detached dwellings at 0.9% and apartments at just 0.6%, giving buyers a clear run at detached property without the apartment-market risks found in more urban suburbs. Bedroom sizes lean large: 49.7% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 46.0% have three, so two-bedroom options are rare at 3.4%. Tenure is heavily owner-occupier, with 36.3% owning outright and 50.7% on a mortgage compared to only 13.1% renting. The rent-to-income ratio of 27.2% and mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6% both sit below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes, which sit at the 56.4th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$443
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$700
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
21
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.1%
Couples, no children
1,269
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 21.7% of workers (102 residents), which is significantly above its typical national share and reflects Coes Creek's older demographic driving demand for community health services. Construction follows at 11.7% (55 workers), consistent with continued Sunshine Coast region development, and Education at 10.9% (51 workers) rounds out the top three. By occupation, Community and Personal Service leads with 113 workers, ahead of Professionals (104) and Clerical and Administrative (94). The full-time employment rate is 61.9% and unemployment sits at 4.5%, with 30 residents recorded unemployed. Participation rate of 54.0% is below national averages, partly because 426 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the suburb's older age profile where early retirement is more common. Personal weekly income averages $700.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.9%
Part-time
33.6%
Participation
54.0%
Employed
632
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.1%
Postgraduate
4.0%
Born Overseas
15.9%
Dwellings
545
Transport to Work
Car dependence is almost total: 92.2% of residents drive to work, and only 0.6% use public transport, which is extremely low compared to national averages. This reflects the suburb's hinterland location within the Sunshine Coast region where bus frequency is limited. Walking and cycling account for 1.3% of trips. No schools are recorded inside Coes Creek's boundaries, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Nambour and Burnside within the same postcode 4560 catchment. Volunteering at 16.2% is above typical community benchmarks, and only 6.6% of residents (96 people) need daily assistance. Rent-to-income at 27.2% and mortgage-to-income at 24.6% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most households are not financially stretched by housing costs. Crime data is not available for this suburb.
Drive
92.2%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Coes Creek compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coes Creek a good suburb to live in?
Coes Creek suits owner-occupiers seeking a quiet, detached-house environment. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6% is below the 30% stress threshold, household income sits at the 56.4th percentile nationally, and 79% of residents stayed over the five-year period, indicating strong community stability. The trade-off is near-total car dependence, with public transport used by only 0.6% of commuters.
What is the median house price in Coes Creek?
The estimated median house price is $527,000, based on rental data as at 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and weekly rent runs $443. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6% places the suburb below the 30% financial stress benchmark.
What schools are in Coes Creek?
No schools are recorded within the Coes Creek suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in Nambour and surrounding areas within postcode 4560. University qualifications in the suburb reach 21.1%, which is 9 percentage points below the national average.
Is Coes Creek safe?
Specific crime rate data is not available for Coes Creek in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, the suburb's low renter share of 13.1%, high owner-occupier stability (79% of residents did not move in the five-year period), and below-average household stress metrics are generally associated with lower crime environments than high-turnover urban areas.
Is Coes Creek good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $443 against a $527,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.4%, reasonable for detached houses in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. However, the 13.1% renter share is low compared to strong investment suburbs where 25-30% is typical, and the vacancy rate of 3.7% sits slightly above the balanced-market threshold of 2-3%, meaning tenant demand is not especially tight.
How is Coes Creek's population changing?
Coes Creek has a population of 1,515 with no formal growth forecast available for this dataset. Community turnover is low, with 79% of residents remaining in place over the five-year census period. The suburb's older median age of 43, which is 3 years above the national figure, and a participation rate of 54.0% suggest the population is stable rather than rapidly expanding.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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