Marcoola
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Marcoola, QLD 4564.
About Marcoola
Welcome to Marcoola
Marcoola sits on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, a beachside pocket wedged between the Sunshine Coast Airport and the Coral Sea, roughly midway between Maroochydore and Coolum. It's a low-key coastal address that has long attracted families and retirees drawn to its wide beach and easy pace, but growing investor and holiday-home interest has put it firmly on the region's property map.
With a population of just 3,355 and a median age of 45, Marcoola remains a quieter alternative to its busier neighbours, while still sitting close to the surf breaks and cafés of Mudjimba, Mount Coolum, Yaroomba, Point Arkwright and Pacific Paradise. It suits buyers after a beach lifestyle without the density of the larger Sunshine Coast centres.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Marcoola revolves around its long, patrolled beach, a favourite for early-morning walkers, swimmers and the occasional kite-surfer taking advantage of the open coastline. The dining and cafe scene is modest by design, with locals often heading into nearby Mudjimba or up to Mount Coolum and Yaroomba for a wider choice of restaurants, providores and the golf and resort facilities that have developed around that stretch of coast.
It's a suburb that rewards those happy to make their own fun on the sand rather than expecting a bustling main street, and that trade-off is part of its appeal for people wanting genuine coastal downtime.
Shopping
Everyday shopping is generally done a short drive away in Pacific Paradise or Mudjimba, both of which offer supermarkets and local retail, with the larger Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore covering bigger shopping trips, fashion and entertainment needs. This arrangement suits Marcoola's low-density character, keeping the suburb itself residential and beach-focused while still leaving major retail within easy reach.
Getting around
One of Marcoola's defining features is its proximity to Sunshine Coast Airport, which sits right on its northern boundary, making it a notably convenient base for frequent flyers. The Bruce Highway and David Low Way both provide straightforward road connections down to Maroochydore and Mooloolaba or north towards Coolum and Noosa, and the suburb's coastal position means most local trips are short drives through Mudjimba, Pacific Paradise or Mount Coolum. Public transport options are more limited than in denser Sunshine Coast suburbs, so a car remains the practical choice for most residents.
Schools & families
With a median age of 45, Marcoola's population skews older than many coastal suburbs, though it still attracts families wanting a beachside upbringing for their kids. Families typically look to schooling options in the surrounding catchment, including facilities in Mudjimba, Pacific Paradise and further into Maroochydore, with the suburb's small scale meaning most day-to-day family life plays out across this broader cluster of neighbouring communities rather than within Marcoola alone.
Housing & architecture
Current listings show a fairly even split between apartments and houses, with units and apartments making up 39% of the mix, houses 37%, townhouses 15% and vacant land 4%. This reflects Marcoola's dual identity as both a holiday-unit destination close to the airport and beach, and a pocket of standalone homes further back from the coast, giving buyers a genuine choice between low-maintenance apartment living and a more traditional house block.
The property market
Marcoola's property market has moved firmly upward, with the median house price now sitting at $1.50 million after growth of 28.3% recently, a sharp rise that reflects strong demand for coastal land on the Sunshine Coast generally. Units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $845,000, helping explain their strong share of current listings.
Renters face a median asking rent of $790 a week, underlining how tightly held accommodation has become in this stretch of coast. For buyers priced out of nearby Yaroomba or Mount Coolum, Marcoola's mix of housing stock and beachfront position continues to make it a suburb worth watching.
Market snapshot
Marcoola property market
Median sale price
$1.50m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$790
per week
Gross rental yield
2.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.05m
Median
$1.50m
Premium
$1.96m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
10
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +8.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Marcoola by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Marcoola, QLD 4564.
Population
3,355
residents (2021)
Median age
45
years
Household income
$1,401
median, per week
Median rent
$406
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Marcoola
$1.55m
1/17 Joanne Street
Sold ~July 2026
$718k
Unit 2/99 Keith Royal Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.07m
26/939 - 941 David Low Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.37m
6/1 Flindersia Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
1 Rex Terrace
Sold ~June 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
Marcoola suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Marcoola?
The median unit price in Marcoola, QLD is $845k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 12.7%.
How much is rent in Marcoola?
The median weekly rent in Marcoola is around $680 per week.
Is Marcoola a good place to live?
Marcoola is a coastal town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Marcoola is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 3,355.
What is the population of Marcoola?
Marcoola has a population of 3,355 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 45.
How long do homes take to sell in Marcoola?
Properties in Marcoola take around 23 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Marcoola?
Entry-level properties in Marcoola start around $676k, while premium homes reach $1.30m.
What suburbs are near Marcoola?
Suburbs near Marcoola include Mount Coolum, Mudjimba, Yaroomba, Point Arkwright and Pacific Paradise.
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