SHIFTING SEASONS ~ SHIFTING MARKETS
Market Overview
This summer’s market on the Sunshine Coast was steady overall but with some notable shifts from last year. Prices held mostly stable, sales volumes were similar, and buyers continued to enjoy more choice with longer days on market. The big difference came at the top end: luxury sales slowed dramatically, with just one sale over $2 million compared to seven last summer.
Summer 2025 Highlights (July & August combined):
Home Prices (HPI): Overall: $829,900 (vs. $831,250 in 2024)
- Detached: $885,000 (vs. $893,400 in 2024)
- Apartments: $504,250 (vs. $487,900 in 2024)
- Townhomes: $742,300 (vs. $762,000 in 2024)
Sales Activity: 110 total sales (vs. 106 in 2024)
- Detached: 93 sales (vs. 88 in 2024)
- Apartments: 6 sales (vs. 10 in 2024)
- Townhomes: 6 sales (vs. 7 in 2024)
- Luxury ($2M+): 1 sale (vs. 7 in 2024)
Listings & Inventory
- New Listings: 212 (vs. 257 in 2024)
- Average Active Listings: 646 (vs. 593 in 2024)
Sales-to-Active Listings Ratio (SA%)
- July 2025: 7.3% (Buyer’s Market)
- August 2025: 9.9% (Buyer’s Market, slightly stronger than July)
- July 2024: 8.7% (Buyer’s Market)
- August 2024: 9.1% (Buyer’s Market)
July vs. August 2025
- Sales: 49 in July → 61 in August
- Inventory: 675 in July → 617 in August
- Prices: flat overall (Detached steady, Condos up slightly, Townhomes down)
What This Means
The Sunshine Coast remains firmly a buyer’s market, with ratios well below the 12–20% threshold for balanced conditions. Buyers have more choice and stronger negotiating power, while sellers need to be strategic on pricing. Detached homes remain the most resilient, while townhomes and the luxury segment are seeing more softness. However, with August having come to a close, we’re seeing signs of renewed energy in the Sunshine Coast real estate market. Buyer activity picked up through the month, with more showings and inquiries across most price ranges. While overall supply remains high, this uptick in interest gives us reason to be cautiously optimistic heading into September. For sellers, this is an encouraging sign that well-priced and well-presented homes can still draw strong interest.
👉 For a closer look at what’s happening in the luxury market, check out the article Sotheby's 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Report next to this one for deeper insights into that segment.
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