Birtinya
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Birtinya, QLD 4575.
About Birtinya
Welcome to Birtinya
Birtinya sits on the Sunshine Coast, roughly 90 kilometres north of Brisbane, on a canal-laced peninsula between the Bruce Highway corridor and the coastal strip that runs from Bokarina to Wurtulla. Once a quiet pocket of the Kawana health and knowledge precinct, it has grown quickly into one of the region's more talked-about addresses, built around the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and a growing cluster of medical, retail and residential development.
The suburb suits buyers and tenants who want a newer, master-planned feel with water on the doorstep and a beach a short drive or ride away. With a median age of 36 and a population of 4,378, Birtinya has a distinctly working-age, family-and-professional profile — many drawn by jobs at the hospital precinct or the lifestyle offered by its canals, parks and proximity to Currimundi and Meridan Plains.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Birtinya revolves around the water and the Kawana Health Precinct, which has brought a steady stream of cafes, casual eateries and health-focused businesses to the area. The Birtinya Island precinct, with its landscaped foreshore and dining strip overlooking the canal, has become a popular spot for a weekend coffee or dinner with a water view, while the nearby Kawana Shoppingworld and Bokarina beachside cafes round out the options for those happy to drive a few minutes further.
It's a lifestyle pitched between city-style convenience and coastal ease — paddleboarders and walkers make use of the canal paths, and the short hop to the surf beaches at Wurtulla and Bokarina means sand and salt water are never far away.
Getting around
Birtinya benefits from its position just off the Bruce Highway and Nicklin Way, giving reasonably quick access up and down the Sunshine Coast, including to Maroochydore and the Sunshine Coast Airport. The Sunshine Coast University Hospital anchors a growing public transport interchange, with regular bus services connecting to Kawana, Caloundra and the broader coast network.
For those commuting further afield, the Sunshine Coast rail line's nearest stations sit a drive away, so most residents rely on car or bus for daily travel. Cyclists and walkers are well served locally, with shared paths linking Birtinya to Bokarina, Wurtulla and Battery Hill along the coast.
Parks & recreation
Water is the defining feature of Birtinya's recreation scene. The Lake Kawana foreshore offers walking and cycling loops, a swimming enclosure, and the Lake Kawana Community Centre, which hosts markets and events throughout the year. Birtinya Island's parklands and boardwalks add another layer of green, family-friendly space right in the suburb's centre.
Beyond the lake, residents have quick access to the beaches at Wurtulla and Bokarina, and the headland reserves around Battery Hill and Currimundi for those wanting bushier, more rugged coastal walks.
Schools & families
Families in Birtinya can draw on schools in the surrounding suburbs, including options in Meridan Plains and Currimundi, alongside the childcare and early learning services that have grown up around the health precinct. The suburb's younger, family-oriented demographic has helped drive demand for both established and newly built homes suited to households at different life stages.
The presence of the university hospital also means a strong base of healthcare and allied professionals living locally, adding to a community that skews toward working families and professionals rather than retirees.
The property market
Birtinya's property market reflects its newer, higher-density character, with apartments and units making up 64% of current listings against 28% houses and 8% townhouses. The median house price sits at $1.32 million, having climbed 14.3% recently, while units and apartments carry a median of $832,000 — a reminder of just how much the canal and water-view stock commands at the top end.
Renters face a median asking rent of $868 a week, underlining strong demand from both owner-occupiers chasing lifestyle and investors drawn to the hospital precinct's employment base. Buyers priced out of the house market often look toward the townhouse and unit options, or consider neighbouring Wurtulla, Currimundi and Battery Hill for a different mix of price and land size.
Market snapshot
Birtinya property market
Median sale price
$1.32m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$868
per week
Gross rental yield
3.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.04m
Median
$1.32m
Premium
$2.31m
Days on market
20
Auction clearance
73%
Sold this year
50
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +8.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Birtinya by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Birtinya, QLD 4575.
Population
4,378
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,824
median, per week
Median rent
$490
per week
Median mortgage
$2,058
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Birtinya
$935k
122/21 Innovation Parkway
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
725/11 Waterside Retreat
Sold ~July 2026
$1.28m
54/11 Innovation Parkway
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
2 Banyandah Close
Sold ~July 2026
$1.58m
412/1 Waterside Retreat
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
302/11 Waterside Retreat
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
104/11 Waterside Retreat
Sold ~July 2026
$1.43m
46 Lighthouse Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Birtinya suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Birtinya?
The median unit price in Birtinya, QLD is $832k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 24.1%.
How much is rent in Birtinya?
The median weekly rent in Birtinya is around $700 per week.
Is Birtinya a good place to live?
Birtinya is a suburb of Kawana Waters in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Birtinya is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 4,378.
What is the population of Birtinya?
Birtinya has a population of 4,378 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
How long do homes take to sell in Birtinya?
Properties in Birtinya take around 17 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 81%.
How much do you need to buy in Birtinya?
Entry-level properties in Birtinya start around $698k, while premium homes reach $1.05m.
What suburbs are near Birtinya?
Suburbs near Birtinya include Meridan Plains, Currimundi, Wurtulla, Bokarina and Battery Hill.
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