Eumundi
At 2.01% annual growth, Eumundi is attracting residents despite an older age profile, with 2,504 people and a median age of 45, which is 5 years above the national figure. Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 97.4% of dwellings separate houses, while only 14.1% are rented. That combination reflects a settled, owner-focused market supported by internal migration and lifestyle demand. Household income sits at the 73.9th percentile nationally. Buyers comparing Eumundi with Cooroy or Yandina should weigh its larger-lot housing pattern against its smaller public transport share and more pronounced aging trajectory.
Local council: Sunshine Coast
Population
2,504
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,967/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
32
Eumundi suits buyers seeking conventional houses rather than apartment living, with 97.4% of dwellings separate houses and 51.9% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Three-bedroom homes account for 35.9%, so the local stock is oriented toward families, home offices and larger blocks. Mortgage commitments average about $2,000 per month, while mortgage-to-income is 23.5%, below the 24.4% rent-to-income figure. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, the choice is narrower but more consistent. Because no current median house price is available, buyers should compare recent settled sales, land size and renovation condition rather than rely on a single suburb-wide figure.
For Buyers
Eumundi suits buyers seeking conventional houses rather than apartment living, with 97.4% of dwellings separate houses and 51.9% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Three-bedroom homes account for 35.9%, so the local stock is oriented toward families, home offices and larger blocks. Mortgage commitments average about $2,000 per month, while mortgage-to-income is 23.5%, below the 24.4% rent-to-income figure. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, the choice is narrower but more consistent. Because no current median house price is available, buyers should compare recent settled sales, land size and renovation condition rather than rely on a single suburb-wide figure.
For Investors
Eumundi has a small rental sector, with 14.1% of households renting, lower than the proportions owned outright at 39.7% or held with a mortgage at 45.5%. Weekly rent is $480 and vacancy is 6.6%, indicating some available supply alongside a relatively limited tenant base. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, while rents have risen 35.6% in the wider trend profile. Twenty-five development applications were recorded over 12 months, mostly involving residential improvements and ancillary works. Compared with higher-density rental markets, investment demand may be more dependent on detached-house tenants, local employment and lifestyle appeal than on a deep apartment pool.
Development Activity
Total DAs
71
Last 12 Months
32
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+45.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Eumundi
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Eumundi State School
Demographics
Eumundi has an older population profile than Australia overall: the median age is 45, or 5 years above the national comparison. University attainment is 35.1%, also 5 percentage points above the national figure, while the overseas-born share is 23.0%, only 1.4 points above the national level. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are 1,107, 340 and 316 respectively, and no religion is recorded for 1,380 residents compared with 843 identifying with Christianity. Average household size is 2.8, which is 0.3 above the national comparison. The mix is more settled and Anglo-leaning than many growth corridors, although buyers comparing Eumundi with Cooroy or Yandina will find similar regional lifestyle influences.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.4%
Houses
1.2%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Eumundi's housing stock is strongly detached, with separate houses at 97.4% compared with just 0.8% apartments and 1.2% semi-detached dwellings. Larger homes dominate: 51.9% have 4 or more bedrooms and 35.9% have 3 bedrooms. Tenure is split between 39.7% owned outright, 45.5% mortgaged and 14.1% rented, creating a higher owner presence than rental exposure. Mortgage-to-income is 23.5% and rent-to-income is 24.4%, so neither measure is flagged as stressed. Compared with denser neighbouring markets, this profile offers more conventional house space but fewer compact housing options. A current median sale price is not available, making block size, dwelling condition and recent comparable sales especially important.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $480.
$900
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $900
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$784
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
59
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.5%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
41.9%
Couples with children
43.1%
Couples, no children
14.5%
Single parent
731
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads Eumundi's industries at 19.8%, or 163 workers, followed by construction at 12.9% with 106, education at 11.3% with 93, professional and technical services at 10.1% with 83, and retail at 6.4% with 53. Professionals number 292, ahead of managers at 175 and trades workers at 174. Unemployment is 3.6% and labour force participation is 61.4%, supporting local spending and service demand. Household income is at the 73.9th percentile, above the national midpoint. The SEIFA pattern is uneven but useful: economic resources rank in decile 9, higher than education and occupation in decile 5, while disadvantage and advantage sit at deciles 6 and 6. That suggests stronger household resources than the education and occupation mix alone would imply.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
1,234
Unemployed
44
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
48.5%
Part-time
38.3%
Participation
61.4%
Employed
1,190
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.1%
Postgraduate
7.5%
Born Overseas
23.0%
Dwellings
834
Transport to Work
Daily travel in Eumundi is car-led: 66.2% drive as the main transport mode, compared with 0.3% using public transport and 3.0% walking or cycling. Working from home is significant at 26.5%, which supports demand for larger dwellings and dedicated work areas. Families have access to 1 local school, Eumundi State School, in the government sector; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. The IRSAD score sits in decile 6, above the national midpoint, consistent with moderate overall advantage. No suburb-wide crime rate is available, so safety decisions should use current Queensland Police incident data for the specific street and compare the latest 12 months with nearby areas.
Drive
66.2%
Public Transport
0.3%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
26.5%
Growth Outlook
Eumundi's forecast trend is 2.01% annual growth, driven primarily by internal migration rather than a static local base. Population change across the wider area is 31.1% over 10 years, while the trajectory is classified as Aging, with the senior share up 3.7% and the young share down 1.0%. Gentrification is at the Active stage with a score of 49, and real income growth is 20.7%. Rent growth of 35.6% also points to stronger housing demand than a slow-growth established market. These signals suggest continued lifestyle-led expansion, but the aging pattern means future demand may favour accessible homes, services and flexible spaces more than youth-focused development.
Population trend: Sunshine Coast council area
Eumundi sits in the Sunshine Coast council area. These are the council area's residents, not Eumundi's.
Residents 2025
381,957
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.5%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eumundi compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eumundi a good suburb to live in?
Eumundi suits households wanting detached housing, regional character and space for work or family life. The suburb has 2,504 residents, a 97.4% separate-house share and 26.5% working from home. Public transport use is only 0.3%, so it is better suited to residents comfortable with car-based travel than to households seeking frequent transit.
What is the median house price in Eumundi?
A current median house price is not available for Eumundi. Buyers should compare recent settled sales by land size, bedroom count and condition, especially because 51.9% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms. The typical weekly rent is $480, and mortgage-to-income is 23.5%, offering useful affordability context without substituting for a sale median.
What schools are in Eumundi?
Eumundi has Eumundi State School, a government State School serving the local area. Families should confirm the school's current enrolment zone, year levels and transport arrangements for the exact address. With 1 local school identified, households needing a broader choice of sectors or year levels may also need to consider options outside the suburb.
Is Eumundi safe?
A definitive safety rating should not be inferred without a current suburb crime rate. Check Queensland Police incident data for the exact address and compare the latest 12 months with nearby Cooroy or Yandina, because conditions can vary by street and offence type. Eumundi's population is 2,504, so small changes in incident counts can affect per-person comparisons.
Is Eumundi good for property investment?
Eumundi may suit investors seeking detached houses in a lifestyle market, but the tenant pool is relatively small at 14.1% renting. Weekly rent is $480, vacancy is 6.6% and 25 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Internal migration supports demand, while rent growth of 35.6% is positive. A current sale median is unavailable, so yield and purchase price need to be tested property by property.
How is Eumundi's population changing?
Growth is forecast at 2.01% annually, with internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 31.1% over 10 years, but Eumundi's trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 3.7% while the young share fell 1.0%. This points to continued demand, with future housing and services likely to need stronger support for older residents.
What development is occurring in Eumundi?
There were 25 development applications over 12 months, with recent examples involving a detached dwelling, garages, sheds, carports, pools and shelters. These approvals indicate ongoing additions and residential upgrades rather than a clearly quantified apartment or estate pipeline. Buyers should check council records for the exact property, because an approval does not necessarily mean construction has started or that new dwellings will be delivered.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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