[Opportunities Amid Scarcity]
As the cool winds settle over the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, you’d expect the property market to ease off – but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Buyer interest is holding strong, fuelled by low stock and a growing reputation for lifestyle, value, and liveability.
Let’s dive into the key trends shaping the June 2025 market.
1. Low Supply, High Stakes – Buyer Demand This Winter
Despite winter’s arrival, the buyer pool isn’t cooling down. Quite the opposite.
• Stock remains tight
Only 16 homes were listed in Flaxton last month, and just 4 in Kureelpa. This level of scarcity is driving fierce competition, especially for well-presented homes.
• Locals & interstate buyers still active
Demand is coming from both long-time locals looking to upsize or relocate, and newcomers from southern states seeking the hinterland lifestyle. Migration into lifestyle pockets across SEQ is keeping pressure on prices.
• Sunshine Coast values still at peak
With the median house value hitting $1.14 million, the Sunshine Coast has become Australia’s third most expensive market (after Sydney and the Gold Coast). That’s a 76% price rise over five years – and while growth has softened in 2025, it remains a premium market, particularly in the hinterland.
2. Local Sales & Standout Suburbs – What’s Moving Fast
Here’s how key hinterland areas are tracking right now:
• Maleny – Fastest-Moving Market
With 113 house sales in the past 12 months, Maleny remains the region’s most active market. Median price sits around $1.11 million, up roughly 18% in a year. Buyers are snapping up good listings – homes here sell in just 39 days on average.
• Montville – Premium, but Picky
Just 28 homes sold over the last year, with a median price range of $1.2–1.3 million. But price growth has been flat to slightly negative (–3%), and average time on market is 81 days – more than double that of Maleny. Buyers are more selective here, particularly on premium homes or those priced ambitiously.
3. Flaxton & Kureelpa – Hinterland’s Hidden Value
These two pockets are quietly becoming buyer favourites.
• Flaxton – Strong value and steady growth
With 28 homes sold in the last 12 months and a median of $1.20 million (up 5.5%), Flaxton’s blend of lifestyle and accessibility is attracting consistent interest. Average time on market: 51 days.
• Kureelpa – Big jump in prices, low turnover
Only 9 homes sold, but the median has surged to $1.30 million, up an impressive 19%. Buyers are clearly seeing value here, with properties turning over in around 50 days.
Watch this space – if demand continues, Kureelpa could become the next hotspot.
4. Why Price Smarts Beat Price Ambition in 2025
Pricing strategy has never mattered more.
Today’s buyers are savvy – they research, compare, and walk away from anything that doesn’t align with market expectations. The result?
• Maleny homes (well-priced): sell in 39 days
• Montville homes (often overpriced): take 81 days
If you’re thinking of selling, the message is clear – work with an agent who knows the data and can guide you to the right pricing from day one.
5. Business is Back in Montville – Commercial Leasing on the Rise
It’s not just residential that’s buzzing.
Montville’s charming Main Street is showing signs of renewed energy. Several vacant shops have recently been leased, including a prime retail site in mid-May, and another is already under contract.
What does this mean for locals? A healthier mix of businesses, increased foot traffic, and growing confidence in the area’s commercial future – all signs of a vibrant hinterland economy.
Thinking of Selling This Winter?
Stock is tight, interest is strong, and strategic sellers are seizing the opportunity. If you’re considering a move, now’s the time to talk to a team who understands the local landscape.
Reach out to The Ottiam Group for a tailored selling strategy that gets results.
