Landsborough
Positioned on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Landsborough recorded a 65% population increase over the past decade, driven almost entirely by internal migration averaging 1,111 net arrivals per year. With 4,446 residents across 59.56 km2 and a density of just 74.7 people per km2, this is still a genuinely low-density area compared to most QLD coastal suburbs. The household income percentile sits at 53.2 nationally, putting it in the middle tier, while 87.7% of homes are separate houses, well above the national average for detached stock. Healthcare and Construction together account for 35% of local employment, reflecting the area's mix of service workers and tradespeople serving rapid regional growth.
Population
4,446
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,620/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
20
Median House
$495K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is estimated at $495,000, making Landsborough substantially more affordable than the broader Sunshine Coast median. With 87.7% of dwellings being separate houses and 42.8% having four or more bedrooms, buyers get genuine land and space compared to coastal alternatives. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,799 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most buyers can service a loan without straining the household budget. Outright owners make up 30.7% of households while mortgage holders are at 46.3%, suggesting a community of established owners alongside newer purchasers. The vacancy rate of 4.4% is slightly elevated, which may give buyers modest negotiating room on price.
For Buyers
The median house price is estimated at $495,000, making Landsborough substantially more affordable than the broader Sunshine Coast median. With 87.7% of dwellings being separate houses and 42.8% having four or more bedrooms, buyers get genuine land and space compared to coastal alternatives. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,799 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most buyers can service a loan without straining the household budget. Outright owners make up 30.7% of households while mortgage holders are at 46.3%, suggesting a community of established owners alongside newer purchasers. The vacancy rate of 4.4% is slightly elevated, which may give buyers modest negotiating room on price.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $390 against a $495,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.1%, which is higher than many coastal QLD markets and above the national average for suburban houses. The renter share of 23.1% is lower than the national average, reflecting owner-occupier dominance, but internal migration of 1,111 net arrivals per year sustains tenant demand. The vacancy rate of 4.4% sits above a typical landlord's comfort zone, so investors should factor in some vacancy risk. Twenty development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, indicating steady but not speculative construction activity. Rent growth reached 46% over the shift period, substantially above national averages, which supports the case that Landsborough landlords have pricing power as the region grows.
Development Activity
Total DAs
43
Last 12 Months
20
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+81.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Landsborough iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Landsborough State School
Prep-6 · 316 students
Demographics
The median age is 40, exactly at the national average. Overseas-born residents make up 17.2% of the population, which is 4.4 percentage points below the national figure, and ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic: English (2,066), Irish (527), Scottish (455) and German (333) are the top groups. University qualifications reach only 19.2%, which is 10.9 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with the local employment base skewed toward healthcare, construction and trades rather than professional services. The average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above national, and 38.7% of families are couples with children, making this predominantly a family suburb. Volunteering participation is 12%, and 6.6% of residents need daily assistance, both in line with comparable regional Queensland communities.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.7%
Houses
6.4%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses dominate at 87.7%, with semi-detached dwellings at 6.4% and apartments at just 1.1%, a stock profile that is more detached-dominant than the national average and well above the QLD state norm for mixed-use suburbs. Bedroom distribution skews large: 42.8% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 41.9% have three, meaning over 84% of the stock is suited to families rather than singles or couples. The tenure mix puts outright owners at 30.7%, mortgage holders at 46.3% and renters at 23.1%, indicating a mortgage-belt profile. Housing costs are not yet stressful: rent-to-income sits at 24.1% and mortgage-to-income at 25.6%, both below the 30% stress level. The $495,000 median is estimated from 2025 rent data given the absence of direct transaction data.
Mortgage / mo
$1,799
Rent / wk
$390
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$725
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
74
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.7%
Couples, no children
3,655
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 20.5% (293 workers), followed by Construction at 14.6% (209) and Education at 11.0% (157), with Retail at 8.5% and Hospitality at 6.0%. This employment mix reflects the region's growth phase, where healthcare and trades are in high demand as new residents arrive. By occupation, Professionals (294), Community and Personal workers (290) and Labourers (272) are the three largest groups, a balance that points to a broad working-class and semi-professional workforce rather than an executive or knowledge economy. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the national average of roughly 3.5 to 4%, and the participation rate of 57.6% is below national norms, partly because 1,188 residents are outside the labour force. Real incomes grew 26.2% over the decade, above average for QLD regional areas.
Unemployment
2.8%
Labour Force
11,600
Unemployed
326
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.2%
Part-time
33.8%
Participation
57.6%
Employed
1,978
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.2%
Postgraduate
2.8%
Born Overseas
17.2%
Dwellings
1,608
Transport to Work
Car dependency is very high: 90.7% of residents drive to work and only 1.7% use public transport, which is substantially below the national average for public transport use. Walking and cycling account for 3.0% of commutes. The suburb scores decile 7 on IRSD (relative disadvantage) and decile 6 on IRSAD and IEO, placing it in the middle advantage tier nationally and roughly average for the Sunshine Coast hinterland region. The IER (economic resources) score is notably higher at decile 9, suggesting that while education and income are moderate, household assets and dwelling equity are strong, consistent with the high outright ownership rate of 30.7%. No crime data is available in this dataset. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring Sunshine Coast towns.
Drive
90.7%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+3.66%/yr
(+791 people/yr)
High GrowthLandsborough recorded 65% population growth over the past decade, among the strongest in regional QLD. The annual growth trend projects 3.66% per year with approximately 791 additional persons annually, and the medium forecast sees population reaching 24,635 by 2031 from a current base near 21,628. Internal migration is the dominant driver at 1,111 net arrivals per year, compared to overseas migration of just 94, placing this suburb firmly in the internal migration growth category rather than a gateway settlement. The gentrification stage is classified as New development, and the shift data shows affordability improving from 59.4% to 55.9% between 2011 and 2021, meaning housing costs as a share of income fell even as prices rose, because incomes grew faster. Rent growth of 46% over the period signals sustained demand pressure.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+94
Net Internal / yr
+1,111
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Landsborough compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Landsborough a good suburb to live in?
Landsborough suits families seeking space and affordability on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The median house price is around $495,000 with mortgage-to-income at a manageable 25.6%, and 87.7% of homes are separate houses. SEIFA decile 7 on IRSD puts it in the mid-advantage tier nationally, and population grew 65% over the past decade, suggesting sustained demand.
What is the median house price in Landsborough?
The median house price is estimated at $495,000 based on 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $390 and monthly mortgage repayments are around $1,799, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.6%. The vacancy rate is 4.4%, slightly above average, which may provide some buyer negotiation room.
What schools are in Landsborough?
No schools are recorded within the Landsborough suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Sunshine Coast hinterland towns. The suburb's university qualification rate is 19.2%, which is 10.9 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting its trades and healthcare employment base.
Is Landsborough safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Landsborough in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 7 on IRSD (relative disadvantage), placing it in the mid-to-upper advantage tier nationally. The volunteering rate is 12% and 6.6% of residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a stable, established regional community.
Is Landsborough good for property investment?
The estimated gross yield of around 4.1% based on $390 weekly rent against a $495,000 median is above average compared to coastal QLD markets. Internal migration of 1,111 net arrivals per year supports tenant demand, and rent growth reached 46% over the past decade. The 4.4% vacancy rate is a risk factor to monitor.
How is Landsborough's population changing?
Landsborough grew 65% over the past decade, driven by internal migration averaging 1,111 net arrivals per year, far above overseas migration of 94 per year. Annual growth is projected at 3.66%, with the medium forecast reaching 24,635 residents by 2031 from approximately 21,628 in 2025. The gentrification stage is classified as New development.
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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