Website Feedback OnlyPlease leave your website feedback comments below kindly provide the steps you took so we can replicate the issue For general council inquiries, please see Council Contact page You can use CTR+V to paste a screenshot from your clipboard directly into the textarea above Otherwise you can upload a file from your computer below We are excited to announce that we are exploring the possibility of creating a new fenced dog exercise area in Canavan Gracie Park This initiative comes in response to numerous requests from our community over the past several years we have selected Canavan Gracie Park as the most suitable location for this facility The park meets all the necessary safety and usability requirements making it an ideal spot for our furry friends to play and exercise Your input is crucial in helping us understand the community's interest in this project We invite you to share your thoughts on the proposed location and let us know how often you and your dog would use the area Please take a moment to complete our short online survey by clicking the link below The feedback we receive during this engagement phase will guide our decision-making process we will develop it subject to detailed design and available funding in future years We have not scheduled construction of the proposed dog exercise area Please note that additional off-street parking is not being considered so users will need to park on-street or be within walking distance of the area To stay informed on the proposed dog exercise area, you can subscribe for project updates via email We look forward to working together to achieve the best outcome for Caloundra West Experience Sunshine Coast Living and community Environment Business Development Council Pay and apply © Sunshine Coast Regional Council 2008–2025 Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team The owners of a Sunshine Coast over-50s village are planning to extend upwards An application has been lodged by Adams and Sparkes town planners on behalf of Longwicke Holdings to demolish some buildings at Kookaburra Village and replace them with three blocks of “affordable housing” units A town planning report submitted with the application says that five existing units a communal room and a pool area would be replaced with 61 units would bring the total number of units at Kookaburra Village to 234 and would assist in address a shortage of affordable housing “The Sunshine Coast region is experiencing a housing crisis due to the lack of affordable housing and the applicant is looking to assist in the crisis by increasing supply and offering the community affordable housing,” the report says “The proposed development is to be located within the existing Kookaburra Village facility which is already well equipped with integrated community facilities and in close proximity to a reliable public transport route suitable to support the affordable housing units “The proposed development aligns with the Sunshine Coast Council’s draft planning scheme which recognises the urgent need for affordable housing.” The report says the proposed development would occur in three stages A manager’s unit and administration building would be demolished first to make way for a three-storey building comprising a manager’s unit and administration area plus three one-bedroom units on the ground floor and another 18 one-bedroom units over the two upper levels Stage two would see the existing communal area and pool area replaced by a three-storey building with five one-bedroom units on the ground floor and eight units on each of the two levels above four two-bedroom unit would be bulldozed for construction of a third three-storey building with four ground-floor one-bedroom units and two floors of seven one-bedroom units The 10.5m-high buildings would be within the 12m height limit for the site but the 56 extra units would be accompanied by an increase of only 11 carparking spaces although they would have access to 10 existing visitor spaces A transport study included with the application acknowledges the parking spaces fall short of the 74 required under the council’s transport and parking code it says the parking should be adequate based on an Australian Bureau of Statistics figure of 0.6 cars per one-bedroom retirement village unit and a Kookaburra Village figure of 0.38 cars per unit The study says the operator of Kookaburra Village expects that less than 20 per cent of single occupants in the new units will own a car and other occupants will likely be older with limited mobility The planning report says the units are designed to complement the existing character and architectural style of the buildings onsite incorporating similar materials and colour finishes Although Longwick proposes to extend upwards the town planning report submitted with the proposal mentions a vacant block east of Kookaburra Village has the same ownership No plans have been submitted for that block Join an independent local news revolution by subscribing to our FREE daily news feed at the bottom of this article ONE of Australia’s leading property commentators has revealed the suburbs to invest in property in Queensland in 2025 property guru and McGrath Estate Agents founder John McGrath has handpicked his top suburbs from across the state including three from Greater Brisbane’s southwest and family-friendly attractions such as a 36ha conservation park “brimming with koalas and swamp wallabies” This four-bedroom house at 34 Wenlock Cres “Springwood is undergoing change as young professionals and families move in and baby boomers move out,” Mr McGrath said RELATED: Buy here: John McGrath reveals top Qld suburb picks for 2023 The median house price in Springwood is now $820,000 About 25 minutes away via the motorway is Forest Lake — Brisbane’s first master-planned community when built in the early 1990s properties here offer more bang for your buck than in the inner city — and people are starting to take notice,” Mr McGrath said This four-bedroom house at 29 Evergreen Place Further west is the suburb of North Ipswich where the real estate guru says you can “nab a Queenslander at a fraction of the price you could expect to pay closer to town” the historic suburb of North Ipswich is set to benefit from improved Olympics public transport and infrastructure including the $30 million North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct.” Mr McGrath said it was Caloundra West’s time to shine after playing second fiddle to the neighbouring and “arguably more glamourous” seaside suburb of Caloundra as Sunshine Coast buyers take an interest in Caloundra West’s less expensive housing,” he said And Mr McGrath’s final pick for buyers looking to invest in property in the coming year is Townsville “Savvy sea changers are snapping up properties in this surprisingly cosmopolitan city a growing number of breweries and distilleries and gorgeous beaches,” he said This four-bedroom house at 57 Sunshine Cres “Prices are still on the lower side compared to many other parts of Queensland and gross rental yield is among the highest in Queensland making Townsville a safe bet for both investors and owner occupiers.” some of Greater Brisbane’s most affordable suburbs are in the southern Logan-Beaudesert and Ipswich regions also features favourable affordability,” it stated in its recent affordability report This four-bedroom house at 52 Bluewattle Blvd The Strand is a seaside foreshore in Townsville “Inner Ipswich and the hinterland both remain promising locations for first-home buyers looking to buy a house.” Buyers can still secure a house for under $600,000 in 43 Ipswich suburbs with prices ranging between $392,500 and $592,500 Logan-Beaudesert has 10 suburbs with a median house value below $600,000 Mr McGrath said the age of 2 per cent to 3 per cent mortgage rates was over and many buyers were responding to tighter credit by moving to more affordable areas and/or buying smaller homes one of our largest-ever population demographic has reached a stage of life when they’re making some major decisions “The Baby Boomers hold half of Australia’s private wealth so when a lot of them are buying and selling at the same time third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. The property will likely face the wrecking ball more than a lick of paint, listing agent Iain Simms of Henzells Agency explains. The condition is knock-down proposition and less so a renovation prospect. The property, which has an advertised price guide of $7 million (at the time of publication), covers 610 square metres and comes with development approval for a five singe-level units. “…one of coastal Australia’s most exciting real estate opportunities in years,” the listing says. “With no roads to cross, and never to be built out views, this absolute beachfront block, perched above the Happy Valley foreshore, is described by many as Queensland’s best oceanfront block.” A 15-metre height limit applies to the zone, making it suited to a boutique build. With views of Bribie and Moreton Islands from, the new occupants will feel as though they have a dress-circle seat to paradise. Does the Sunshine Coast property market slow over winter? Pelican Waters: The Sunshine Coast suburb with a 'magnetic allure' The 'under the radar' Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast suburbs by the beach, where the median price is cheaper than everywhere else Simms says the direct access to the beach at Warne Terrace gives this site an lifestyle edge. “A lot of the units in the Caloundra area are older and there are not a lot of new developments,” he says. “There have been a couple in Moffat Beach and they sold off-the-plan around the $5 million-plus price point. “There is good strong demand for high-end units because we don’t have very many. “The units at Moffat, they were up a hill and have to cross a road, but here, you can walk through the scrubland at the back of the property and be on the beach. ” Simms says he expects major interest from developers. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s most popular regional destinations We asked experts to highlight the suburbs they believe could see strong price growth next year Fact Checked Ditching the city for a place by the beach is trendy again Capital city-to-regional Australia migration is approaching pandemic-era levels and the Sunshine Coast remains the nation's premiere destination The coastal destination accounted for around 12% of Australia's total regional migration over the year to September the Sunshine Coast's population isn't all that's growing The area's average dwelling price has risen 70% since the end of 2019 to sit at $1.06 million as of November '24 That's nearly a fifth more expensive than Greater Brisbane's median property price - a stat that may be tough for city dwellers to hear especially if they're under the assumption it's simple to find a cut-price beachside property there are plenty of reasons buying on the Sunshine Coast in 2025 could make a lot of sense If you're craving a seaside lifestyle or interested in property investing prospects these Sunshine Coast suburbs will offer plenty of growth potential in 2025 All price data is sourced from realestate.com.au and is accurate as at December 2024 Here are some of the top home loans available in Australia the majority of our experts' top suburb picks aren't household names like Noosa or Mooloolaba Even locals might not be familiar with Burnside - a small suburb near Nambour with just over 3,000 inhabitants which might be a bit of a turn off for some houses are significantly more affordable here compared to on the coastline said the underlying numbers point towards values climbing through 2025 "Burnside's house market inventory is low and continues to decline," Ms Ma told Savings.com.au "The vacancy rate has dropped significantly and rental yields are strong at 4.7% much healthier than the Sunshine Coast average of 3.9%." Burnside could also benefit from the Sunshine Coast Council's big plans for the area There are plans to 'revitalise' the Nambour centre over the next decade or so There's also significant development planned as well as other initiatives to entice private sector investment like the 'Special Entertainment Precinct' zone which allows the council to prioritise entertainment venues over building new homes Palmview is another inland suburb boasting prices significantly below the Sunshine Coast average Its claim to fame is the Aussie World theme park which you'll have driven past if you've taken the Bruce Highway from Brisbane "Palmview's for sale house listings have been declining since early 2023," Ms Ma said "The tightening supply in both the sales and rental markets has led to steady price growth and rental growth." Caloundra is among the Sunshine Coast's most prominent areas The town's population was nearing 100,000 as of the 2021 Census making it the region's largest urban centre but it's probably best known as a tourist spot and Kings - three of the Sunshine Coast's most popular beaches - are all in Caloundra That probably helped it to be crowned Queensland's top tourism town in 2023 Waterside property in Caloundra (unsurprisingly) comes at a premium but buyer's agency Pivot Property director Henry Single says more affordable property slightly further inland could be set to benefit from the "ripple effect." "Caloundra is incredibly popular," he told Savings.com.au "I think Caloundra West is benefitting from the ripple effect… [residents] have similar access to all the amenities that Caloundra offers Meridan Plains is another suburb within the Caloundra postcode It's seen robust growth recently - house prices climbed 15.5% over the twelve months to November a rate that's more than double the Sunshine Coast average it remains on the affordable end of the spectrum and is another spot Ms Ma believes could experience further growth next year "Meridan Plains' housing supply levelled off in 2024 and now sits at a low inventory level of 1.9 months," she told Savings.com.au Vacancy rates in Meridan Plains are just 0.7% which suggests investors likely won't have trouble finding tenants and could point to solid underlying demand Buderim's Sippy Downs is another suburb said to be worth keeping an eye on next year but it's only around ten minutes from Mooloolaba beach Both Mr Single and Ms Ma highlighted Sippy Downs as a relatively affordable Sunshine Coast option with significant growth potential "Sippy Downs' housing supply has remained at its lowest level in over a decade since 2022," Ms Ma told Savings.com.au "House prices have been steadily increasing since late 2023… the vacancy rate is low and continues to trend downwards." 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For more information, read Savings.com.au’s Financial Services and Credit Guide (FSCG) Stay up to date with the latest rate movements across home loans By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy Join thousands of Aussies getting smarter with personal finance news expert insights and more in our regular roundup email Receive episode alerts plus special invites to have your questions or savings tips read out on the show Opportunity for serious Café operators looking for Cash Flow, strategic positioning with revenue growth options. Brisbane based owner of 2.5 years is selling to reduce workload and travel commitments. The business trades 7 days from 7:30am to 4:00pm during the week, 7:00am to 4:00pm Saturday and 7:00am to 3:30pm Sunday. One owner works Sunday only which is very busy with 'Caloundra's Sunday Market' immediately out front of the shop. Eight casual Staff cover FOH and kitchen duties/shifts as required. 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Trevor TipladyAW Business SalesPh: 0424438025Email: trevor@amberwerchon.com.au By sending this message, you agree to our Privacy Policy Business for sale in Sydney Business for sale in Melbourne Business for sale in Brisbane Business for sale in Adelaide Business for sale in Perth Business for sale in Canberra Business for sale in Darwin Business for sale in Hobart Business for sale in NSW Business for sale in VIC Business for sale in QLD Business for sale in SA Business for sale in WA Business for sale in ACT Business for sale in NT Business for sale in TAS Food, Beverage & Hospitality Shop & Retail Franchise & Business Professional Services Accommodation & Tourism Industrial & Manufacturing Home & Garden Beauty, Health & Fitness Restaurant Cafe & Coffee Shop A new list of the Sunshine Coast’s most affordable streets has been revealed with a mix of addresses in the region’s oldest and newest suburbs among the top 10 Shearer Street at Nambour topped the list for the three years to November 2024 It was followed by Palm Street ($575,000) and Webster Road ($576,500) and Copper Crescent ($577,500) at Caloundra West Five of the top 10 cheapest streets are in Nambour with streets in newer developments at Caloundra West and Baringa making up the remainder There’s a dramatic price gap between the Coast’s top and bottom streets: the median of Buddina’s Adaluma Avenue ($6.1 million) is more than 11 times more expensive than Shearer Street Related story: Coast’s top 10 most expensive streets revealed Ray White Nambour director Matt O’Grady said homes in the town’s most affordable streets were in hot demand “These streets are very desirable due to the price point,” he said “They do sell quite easily as they are usually larger blocks that have development potential or room for a shed “The only hindrance is that some of them do have flood overlays that will effect the property in a major event.” He said the town had a lot to offer buyers “Nambour is currently in a rebuild stage economically. Major employers such as council relocating out of the area and the sugar cane mill closing down took its toll as far as employment locally but the town is rebuilding strongly and continuing to maintain its community roots,” he said “The biggest buyer markets in Nambour are young families or first-home buyers and downsizers that have lived in the area for many years and don’t want to move east of the Bruce Highway “There are some great private and public schools in the area and this is a big driving force for the first-home owner or young family Woolworths and Aldi investing into the town it is one of only a couple of towns on the rail line that has everything available.” Mr O’Grady said the idea of Nambour being seen as ‘less glamorous’ than other parts of the Coast was off the mark “I think the older Coast residents still cling to Nambour being less glamorous but it couldn’t be further from reality,” he said “There is a great sense of community in Nambour and a pride that you don’t find in bigger communities on the Coast “Nambour is also surrounded by some very desirable acreage suburbs that all sell for well into the millions and these people also use Nambour as a base “It is not a suburb that many people that are new to the Coast know too much about These buyers tend to be renting when they move to the Coast and then discover the hinterland suburbs like Nambour.” He said 2024 had seen good growth in the Nambour area and he expected that continue “Due to Nambour being very much an entry-level area on the Sunshine Coast I see the growth in the area being strong throughout the 2025 market,” he said “More people are looking for larger suburban blocks and there are not too many markets that can provide 600sqm-plus blocks at an affordable price on the Sunshine Coast.” Darwin has all 10 of the country’s cheapest streets Austin Street ($103,000) and Kersley Street ($106,000) in the suburb of Southport topping the list The data covers from November 2021 to November 2024 Only streets with at least five sales in the three years were included The aerial imagery in this story is from Australian location intelligence company Nearmap The company provides government organisations instant access to high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial tools to assist with urban planning monitoring and development projects in Australia Property prices in regional Queensland are set to explode in 2025 with one major city set to see the nation’s biggest price jump amid forecasts it will grow by a massive 30 per cent While Brisbane will continue to see big gains in property this year with prices tipped to grow by up to 10 per cent it is outside the state’s capital that sellers are expected to see some big gains which has finally shaken off the effects of the mining downturn and floods is poised to lead the nation in house price growth with the 2025 Property Market Outlook report from Propertyology predicting prices to boom a whopping 25-30 percent where home values are tipped to boom this year “Across all of Australia the best-performed property market for the 2025 calendar year is expected to be Australia’s 14th largest city Townsville,” Propertyology founder and head of research Simon Pressley said Australia’s two largest cities are expected to be among the nation’s worst performers Both Sydney and Melbourne are likely to produce mild declines in real estate values.” Ray White Townsville principal Giovanni Spinella said 2024 had been one of the strongest years for the city He said that both investors and homeowners had seen strong returns and capital growth “But our median price ($490,000) is still great value so I think we still have some more room to grow,” he said “We are really seeing three buyers – upgraders who have some equity and are moving into their dream homes investors and quite a few moving from down south.” But it is not just Townsville tipped for more growth this year Sellers on the Sunshine Coast could also cash in with the region likely to be the nation’s second best-performing property market with growth between 12-16 per cent The Propertyology report forecast growth in every major Queensland region the annual McGrath Report also tipped Townsville to be the place to watch this year for both capital gains and rental yield making Townsville a safe bet for both investors and owner occupiers,” McGrath Esate Agents founder John McGrath said Forest Lake and North Ipswich in Greater Brisbane and Caloundra West on the Sunshine Coast as other hot markets over the coming year Caloundra West is home to housing estate such as Stockland Aura Home price growth has also been forecast across Greater Brisbane by PropTrack although the increase is expected to be more subdued at between 2 and 5 per cent it is well below the 12.6 per cent recorded in 2024 PropTrack senior audience analysts Karen Dellow said Adelaide and Brisbane were expected to lead price growth while stable to modest growth could be experienced in Hobart “While uncertainties linger regarding what 2025 might hold for the Australian property market prospects for ongoing pricegrowth remain supported by anticipated rate cuts alleviate financial strain on households and further drive market activity,” Ms Dellow said which has seen an exodus of people to places like Queensland Place CEO Damian Hackett expects the city’s more affordable suburbs to be the top performers over the next year “The city’s housing market has already surged by 64 per cent since Covid-19 the city’s continued economic growth and the future Olympics,” he said “Brisbane’s more affordable markets are expected to outperform particularly in the bottom end of the market will remain key targets for buyers looking for value “One of the most critical challenges facing Brisbane is the difficulty developers face in ramping up housing supply due to a persistently tough construction environment “This shortage of new housing directly fuels price escalation creates intense upward pressure on property values.” Surprise investment hotspots for 2025 Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee agreed saying that she expected Queensland to continue to attract interstate migrants “And because of the challenges persisting in the construction sector and issues with housing supply it is likely there will be continued price growth across the state,” she said that will also likely create another boost to prices.” LJ Hooker head of network Chris Keating said investors had also returned to Queensland investors borrowed $2.6 billion for Queensland property which was 53 per cent up on the same period in 2023,” he said “Many southeast Queensland property markets have sub-1 per cent vacancy rates and that’s provided certainty for investors there has been a lot of focus on work that needs to be done to prepare for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics which will help underpin future employment prospects.” But Mr Keating said the influx of investors had proved challenging for first home buyers “A lot of homeowners are hanging out for an interest rate cut in 2025 but history shows that rate cuts stimulate competition and that would further make it difficult for first home buyers to enter the market,” he said where Propertyology predictions are tipping home price growth of 7-11 per cent Mr Pressley said up to 150,000 first home buyers could enter the market if the Reserve Bank of Australia cuts rates as predicted He said home upgraders were expected to be the most active buyer segment while Gen Y rentvestors from expensive markets like Sydney would also likely be active across the Sunshine State “Housing never goes out of fashion,” he said A Sunshine Coast craft brewer combining its beer with food has opened in a third location The Moffat Beach Brewing Co has pulled off a trifecta in the Caloundra area with the opening of The Esplanade Ale House and adjoining takeaway at Bulcock Beach The Esplanade set-up adds to Moffat Beach Brewing Co’s original brewpub-cafe at Moffat Beach and a production house and tap room at Caloundra West Moffat Beach Brewing Co operations manager Red Livermore said The Esplanade Ale House and takeaway had opened on a “pop-up” basis following negotiations with the landlord The Ale House occupies what was Cellar and the takeaway is where Sandbar Fish and Chippery used to be Mr Livermore said a lot of work had to be done before the doors could open The previous tenants came and opened the doors and threw the key in and walked away,” Mr Livermore said “It was in a pretty dire state when we walked in There were things that had been sitting there for a year sorting out what was there and letting it air out.” The Ale House and takeaway opened just before Christmas and Mr Livermore said all had been well received The afternoons are amazing – the best sunsets The takeaway’s going quite well,” he said Mr Livermore said the takeaway was reflective of its upmarket surroundings and sold mostly Queensland seafood Customers looking for Chiko rolls and similar will be disappointed to find barramundi Mooloolaba prawns and oysters wrapped in white paper Mr Livermore said The Ale House restaurant menu was also strong on seafood Ten of Moffat Beach Brewing Co’s craft beers are on tap Both The Ale House and the takeaway are open seven days a week from midday through until about 8pm watching the sun go down and the Glass House Mountains a new creative community heart for Caloundra’s CBD and improving club facilities are key priorities for Division 2 in the Sunshine Coast Council 2024-25 Budget Council has announced a series of exciting projects aimed at connecting communities and improving our lifestyle Sunshine Coast Council Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said community was at the heart of every decision made in this Budget “We have put community first by enhancing public spaces parks and infrastructure for all,” Cr Landsberg said “There are many worthy projects in Division 2 which support our local community “Road safety and reducing congestion remains a top priority as we continue to build stage one of the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade “Caloundra CBD will receive more than $27 million in funding for the state-of-the-art district library and community meeting space “I’m pleased more low-income families experiencing cost-of-living pressures can now enjoy improved access into Gateway Care Food Centre thanks to our $600,000 investment to widen Helen Street at Caloundra West “Locals and visitors can look forward to a new surf lifesaving facility at Kings Beach with $600,000 in funding towards the design of the $3.7 million project “Council will spend more than $3.9 million on seawall and stormwater improvements including $2.9 million for the Moffat Beach seawall stabilisation Major remediation work is expected to start in mid-2025 “It’s also great to see Buderim Street to Coondibah Creek receive $1.6 million in funding for storm water improvements as a result of an internal investigation into localised flooding issues within Battery Hill “The Caloundra Headland Coastal Pathway receives $63,300 in funding to complete the section at Kings Beach “Caloundra City Churches Soccer Club will receive $1.5 million to help improve their clubhouse and fields for their well-attended games." Sunshine Coast Council’s 2024-25 Budget was adopted on June 20. For detailed information on all Division 2 projects, visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/budget *Proudly funded by the Queensland Government in association with Sunshine Coast Council Preliminary works have started on a rail tunnel that is expected to go below a Sunshine Coast town Site analysis is underway at the Sugar Bag Mountain Bike Trails area at Caloundra, where a 1.2km section of railway line is set to be built underground as part of a planned $12 billion track running 37.8km from Beerwah to Maroochydore that the LNP expects to complete by 2032. The Department of Transport and Main Roads explained the work via a notification to stakeholders “The (geotechnical) investigations involve drilling on the trails by specialist subcontractors and consultants,” it said “Boreholes and test pit excavations are required for investigating the ground conditions of the rail corridor with samples collected and sent to laboratories for testing.” the tunnel is expected to have no impacts on the mountain biking facility Sunshine Coast News asked TMR whether homes or businesses in the area could be affected but did not receive a direct response A spokesperson said the exact route of the tunnel was yet to be determined including tunnel portals (entry/exit points) will be confirmed as part of the detailed design for the project,” they said But the spokesperson said the tunnel would be located between Caloundra West (around the Mark Road East area) and Aroona (north of Sugar Bag Road) “A tunnel at this location is proposed to minimise impacts to the town reserve (the mountain bike area),” they said “More detailed maps will be available in the coming months following the completion of further survey and design work.” It’s estimated the twin-mined tunnel would be 1.2km long but it could be anywhere between 980m to 1.3km long With supporting tunnel infrastructure as extensions “This includes the approaches (known as the cutting or dive structure) which will be constructed at the tunnel portals on each side (entry/exit) to transition the rail track from ground level to tunnel,” the spokesperson said The tunnel would be between new train stations at Caloundra and Aroona and would run mostly along a protected rail corridor It’s not yet known how much the tunnel could cost or how it would be paid for It was included in revised plans for the estimated $12 billion Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line last year The spokesperson said the tunnel would “minimise land environmental and cultural heritage impacts” The DSCRL is set to be delivered progressively stage 2 (Caloundra to Birtinya) and stage 3 (Birtinya to Maroochydore) is funded by the Queensland and Australian governments with major construction expected to start in 2026 and be completed by 2032 It includes delivery of a 19km dual-track rail line design and market engagement to confirm costs and timeframes to deliver the line to Birtinya and it includes the protection of the alignment to Maroochydore An information centre and satellite office has been established, tenders have been released and geotechnical investigations are well underway The LNP stated prior to the state election that it would build the line all the way to Maroochydore by 2032 if elected, but Labor had said a detailed business case showed that would be impossible because of costs Preliminary works activities are underway at multiple sites from Beerwah to Birtinya cultural heritage and environmental investigations Other activities include groundwater monitoring where the line and a station will be built Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor at Sunshine Coast News via news@sunshinecoastnews.com.au The Sunshine Coast’s thriving equine industry has prompted the opening of a new saddlery which is part of a family-run local business employing almost 100 people – and still growing Greg Grant Saddlery opened at Forest Glen late last month its fourth store in Queensland and first on the Coast The store is part of the larger Saddlery Trading Company which is based at Caloundra West and supplies horse-riding equipment to more than 800 outlets in Australia “We are thrilled to open our new store in Forest Glen which is a testament to our ongoing commitment to the equestrian community,” Greg Grant Saddlery regional sales manager Bec Wallace said “Bringing another store to our hometown on the Sunshine Coast signifies not just our growth but also our dedication to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our valued customers.” Saddlery Trading Company director Amanda Innes said some might be surprised by the need for a new saddlery on the Coast but the demand for horse-related products was strong “The Sunshine Coast boasts a diverse and vibrant equestrian community ranging from hobby riders to competitive professionals,” she said trainers and enthusiasts who require top-notch products and expert advice “The growing popularity of equestrian sports and recreational riding in the area has created a substantial demand for quality saddlery making our new store a valuable addition to the community.” Ms Innes said the business had a history stretching back more than 50 years “Saddlery Trading Company and Greg Grant Saddlery boast a storied history steeped in passion and dedication to the equestrian industry,” she said this family-run stock and saddlery business quickly transitioned into a wholesale operation to manage surplus stock and inventory expanding the distribution of a wide range of equestrian goods to retailers across Australia.” She said the Sunshine Coast was the perfect base for the business “With rapid expansion necessitating a larger warehouse facility the business seized a strategic opportunity to relocate to the Sunshine Coast,” she said “Caloundra West now serves as the operational hub for Saddlery Trading Company encompassing its headquarters and primary distribution centre “Supported by a dedicated team of over 90 staff members “This central location ensures efficient supply chain management enabling the company to meet the demands of over 800 stores across Australia.” Help keep independent and fair Sunshine Coast news coming by subscribing to our FREE daily news feed All it requires is your email at the bottom of this article will undergo a prescribed burn on Tuesday 27 July as a component of Sunshine Coast Council’s Bushfire Management Program A three-hectare section of land is planned to be burnt and smoke impacts to surrounding residents and road users are expected to be minimal Some access and mountain bike trails will be closed during burn operations Smoke will be noticed in immediate areas surrounding Town Reserve •Smoke plumes may be noticed from further afield a fauna corridor will be maintained for wildlife •help to reduce the amount of fuel on the ground before bushfire season •help to lessen the intensity of any subsequent bushfires •help plant species to survive that rely on fire to regenerate •Any threats to life and property call 000 •Any residents affected by smoke are advised to close windows and doors utilise air-conditioning and keep respiratory medication close at hand Seek medical advice if you are susceptible to smoke impacts road users are advised to drive to suit conditions with the potential for smoke to reduce visibility Residual smoke may be experienced for up to one day People in each division elect a councillor to represent their area All residents vote to elect the mayor who represents the entire Sunshine Coast Representing the whole of the Sunshine Coast The wider benefits of a congestion-busting project planned for Caloundra have been revealed as traffic numbers continue to surge as more people choose to live on the Sunshine Coast Tens of thousands of locals and visitors are now grappling with a stop-start commute through the intersection of Caloundra Road Nicklin Way and Pelican Waters Boulevard to access Caloundra’s CBD on a daily basis the increasing pressure on the main roundabout is forcing many motorists to seek alternative route ‘rat runs’ through once-quiet suburbs as well as Aroona and Caloundra West (Sugar Bag Road) Sunshine Coast Council Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said the $37.8 million CTCU planned to run from Omrah Avenue to the Nicklin Way was the next step to addressing one of the worst traffic snarls in our region “If you look at the recent drone footage over Caloundra you can see the main areas of congestion,’’ Cr Landsberg said “The town is choking due to bottlenecking and this has significant flow-on effects to other local roads that were never built to cater for the amount of traffic they are experiencing the CTCU will reduce the number of vehicles travelling through the roundabout and on various roads by an estimated 20 per cent – that’s a real win for our beachside communities.” State Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt praised the project’s progress “I’m very pleased to see real progress and genuine consultation going on around this project,’’ Mr Hunt said “Traffic congestion on Caloundra Rd is a significant issue in our community and this project combined with the Bells Creek Arterial Rd represents a genuine effort to address this problem.’’ A recent Sunshine Coast community survey – 2022 Living on the Sunshine Coast– provided insight into which liveability attributes matter the most what can be improved and how they feel their local area is currently delivering Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox said the community responses told council low road congestion was among the top five most important ‘liveability’ traits out of 16 attributes including the catchment area from Pelican Waters in the south Little Mountain in the west to Currimundi in the north said easing road congestion was important in making somewhere a good place to live,” Cr Cox said “Along with providing an additional vehicle route into the CBD the CTCU design focuses on vastly improving safety and accessibility for walkers and cyclists with new signalised crossings pedestrian pathways and a dedicated 1.6 kilometre two-way cycle track for all levels of cyclists “The new facilities adjacent to a low-speed traffic environment – typically 50km/h – encourage active transport in the area “If we don’t plan for our future and start delivering infrastructure to cater for our growing population then we are not standing by our ethos of being a sustainable region and we are setting the next generation up for failure.”  Cr Terry Landsberg said the CTCU would also help attract business into the CBD as part of the Caloundra Centre Activation Plan “This project includes a district level library with community spaces the Community and Creative Hub connecting The Events Centre and new town square through to Bulcock Beach,” Cr Landsberg said “It’s important the Sunshine Coast has a sustainable community a sustainable environment and a sustainable economy – and I hope by working with the community and the recently formed Stakeholder Interest Group we can have a shared vision of a sustainable and liveable future.” comprising a panel of 10 community representatives has been announced by the Queensland Government and will work with the CTCU Project team during the detailed design process The project is being funded by Sunshine Coast Council the Australian Government and Queensland Government Section one is being delivered by SCC while section two is being delivered by TMR The Queensland Government is contributing $7 million to the $18.2 million cost of section two from TMR’s State Road Network Upgrades program Last updated :  06:00 AM, Fri 04 Apr 2025   CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The bushfire management program targets fire adapted forest We are committed to the safety of the Sunshine Coast community Our bushland reserve network fire management guidelines (PDF 4334KB) identify the range of bushfire management issues relevant to council and the actions required to address them we undertake activities to reduce the risk of bushfires including: Planned burns usually take place across the region between March and September Planned burns help to maintain healthy forests and reduce fuel loads before the typical Spring bushfire season An exact day for a planned burn cannot be provided in advance Burning is highly dependent on suitable weather and site conditions it will be reassessed against emerging priorities and may be rescheduled Advance notice of any upcoming burn will be placed on this page (refer to the planned burn notification and interactive map below) or on council’s Facebook page There are currently no planned burn notifications Next season’s burn planning will commence in February 2025 A 2025 planned burn list will be added here in March 2025 The planned burn program list is indicative and may change The interactive burn area map also provides details of proposed upcoming and recently completed planned burns Red polygons are proposed planned burns and will show the year when zoomed in Previous or completed burns appear on the map also they are dark polygons with a white outline and are labelled with a year Click on a polygon to show details of the burn site A table view is available using the layer icon Council prepares fire management plans for larger council reserves New plans are now in digital map format and are not provided here at this stage Our digital fire management plans include planning and operational information The plans include information relating to: Some information on council's planned burn program can be viewed in the below video For general queries relating to council's fire management program please contact council Note: fire trail and fire break mowing may be delayed by rain events or elevated fire danger periods It will occur when site conditions improve or during the next scheduled maintenance period The Queensland Fire Department is the primary provider of fire, emergency management and disaster mitigation programs throughout Queensland. For useful information and services including permits to burn, community safety and preparation please visit their website For details about other ways council is managing our natural environment view our environment page A large, white-brick home in suburban Queensland is the site of one of the 'most bizarre' crime scenes a top detective has seen in three decades - after strangers died in a suspected murder-suicide pact shortly after meeting online were found dead with gunshot wounds in a Caloundra West backyard about 6.30pm on Monday by police officers who were conducting a welfare check It is understood Mr Houston, from Brown Plains south of Brisbane travelled to the area to meet Ms Kovacevic Police believe the pair met up with the intention of taking their own lives and carefully orchestrated a 'clinical' plan to carry out the act It remains unclear how many people were living in the house at the time of the tragedy Ms Kovacevic phoned police prior to the incident, telling officers she planned to take her own life, the Courier Mail reports.  Police believe Mr Houston then shot her with a high-powered rifle before turning the gun on himself.  The unusual case has baffled seasoned detectives who described it as the most bizarre crime scene they had witnessed in decades.   Property records show the three-bedroom home was last sold in late 2018 before new tenants moved in six months ago in August.  With a sleek modern design, the spacious family-sized home sits nondescript alongside the other natural-toned lowset properties lining the residential street.  The property features a double-lock up garage, with the three bedrooms branching to the right off the main hallway that runs from the entrance through to the backyard.  To the left, a polished kitchen faces towards the rear of the house, across the living room and through glass windows overlooking a neatly-kept garden.  Detective Acting Inspector John Mahony said police were working to establish how long the pair had been communicating through analysis of their digital devices. 'Investigations thus far suggest the 52-year-old male person has ended the life of the 48-year-old woman and then a very short time later has ended his own life,' Inspector Mahony said. Police said the deaths were so meticulously planned the incident seemed 'clinical', with evidence showing items had been packed into boxes before the shootings.  It is understood Ms Kovacevic, who was involved in a Family Court matter at the time of her death, was known to police for non-criminal matters.  Neighbours said Ms Kovacevic had appeared melancholy in recent weeks, with one residents saying she hoped the woman was now in a 'better place' and sending condolences to her family.  Other residents said they were shocked by the tragedy in their typically-quiet suburb after hearing loud bangs ring out on Monday night.  Caloundra, the southernmost town on the Sunshine Coast, is a well-known holiday hotspot, with a population of around 51,000.   The tragedy comes just weeks after the suspected murder-suicide deaths of a mother and two children in Perth.  Abiyah, 10, and Aiden Selvan, eight, died in a car fire alongside their mother Selvamma Doreswamy, 40, at John Graham Reserve, Coogee, on March 14.   The deaths of the 'normal', 'happy' family rocked the tight-knit community of Canning Vale, in the city's south, where a memorial has emerged outside the children's school, Providence Christian College.  The children's father Selvan Govindhan Vairavan received the heartbreaking news on the first day of a US trip to visit a sick relative.    He has since returned home as he prepares to farewell his wife and two young children.   For confidential support in Australia, contact Lifeline: 13 11 14, Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, or Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467. 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Inside the creepy house where 'bizarre' murder suicide pact took placeCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} A tiny suburban footpath is being sold as a $400k home site in Queensland – more expensive per square metre than even some inner-city luxury development sites The 129sq m block strip of land has a price guide of $400,000-plus which would also make it one of the most expensive residential properties around at over $3,100 per square metre richlister Kevin Seymour’s latest mixed use development site – 2ha of Eagers carpark land at 99 Breakfast Creek Rd in the hot inner Brisbane suburb of New Farm – was bought for $61m or about $3,050 per square metre – and he plans to put the massive $600m Newstead Green on top of it The footpath land on the other hand can only really accommodate a narrow terrace house The land is currently leased to Stockland for a footpath Agent James Henley of Richardson & Wrench Coolum has already fielded multiple queries over the property from homeowners wanting more information over the property that he’s marketing as “perfect for a new terrace home” “It’s actually a freehold block of land,” he said they’ve leased the land back to have the footpath run through the block The footpath would have to go at the end of the lease for the new owners to build a terrace home.” Mr Henley said it was not the only block of that size in the area with two other small terrace blocks among adjoining homes Calls have already come in asking about the block The humble footpath land is beside a children’s park in Caloundra West on the Sunshine Cost with its price fuelled by extreme demand across the area since Covid-19 Mr Henley would not comment on the massive $400,000-plus price for the 129sq m footpath block except to say demand was driving pricing in the coveted area “To some people all the prices at the moment on the Sunshine Coast might seem ambitious.” “The Sunshine Coast is forecast to go up,” he said “Secure the land now and reap the benefits Sales like this would increase the value of surrounding land too.” The footpath earns $15,000 a year at present The footpath land is owned by a private investor who receives $15,000 a year in lease money from Stockland for the footpath to be there “You can’t access the land until September The land would significantly go up in that time and you’re getting a portion of the land paid for by Stockland.” two are smaller size like this one and the final one on the opposite side of the complex is bigger.” recent land sales in Caloundra West have spanned $250,000 for a 296sq m block at 31 Olivia Crescent in October to $379,000 for a 516sq m corner block at Lot 1224 Annalise Circuit in September Buyers have taken to the phones for this one already with most questions centring on the dimensions of the block and what the possibilities were for building on the site ”There’s minimal land left in this little pocket so someone will be interested,” Mr Henley said He was looking forward to be able to add footpath to his list of sales achievements “I’m looking forward to being able to say I sold a footpath I hope some little kid has their name in the concrete but I haven’t checked.” He said it would be Stockland’s responsibility to restore the block to a vacant condition – that is remove the footpath – after the end of the lease Two strangers who died in a suspected murder-suicide pact met in an adult chatroom just days earlier where they bonded over their mutual loneliness were found dead with gunshot wounds  in a backyard in Caloundra West leaving Mr Houston's girlfriend Karina van Leeuwan in shock Detectives described the scene at the large white-brick house as the most bizarre they had seen in 30 years and believe Mr Houston shot Ms Kovacevic with a high-powered hunting rifle before taking his own life Two weeks earlier, the pair connected on social networking site Wireclub where Mr Houston discussed his 'fear' of opening up to another person, while Ms Kovacevic spoke about her 'baggage' and crippling 'depression, anxiety, and PTSD'.  But sources say the vulnerable duo's chance encounter was a 'match made in hell', with Mr Houston, known as Nitro online, and Ms Kovacevic, aka Sonjak075, quickly taking their conversations to a private chat on gaming app Discord.  During that time, police believe they devised a 'clinical' plan to end their lives, with Mr Houston travelling from Browns Plains home, south of Brisbane, to meet Ms Kovacevic in-person before shooting her then taking his own life.   Ms van Leeuwan, from the Netherlands, told Daily Mail Australia she was in a long-distance relationship with Mr Houston at the time of his death. She said she first noticed her boyfriend of two years and Ms Kovacevic speaking in a chat room earlier this month after the couple had a brief fight.   'I was hurting and found the chatroom by chance and watched in silence how they were "having fun",' she said.  'I made a fake account and got in touch with Sonja too. We talked for hours ... about her life, the pain she was in. 'She was a tortured soul as was Barry.  The day [they met] in that chatroom a match was made in hell.'   During their tiff, Ms van Leeuwan claimed her boyfriend began speaking to other people in chatrooms, insinuating he was single.  Messages between Mr Houston and Ms Kovacevic paint a dark picture of their state of minds leading up to their tragic deaths as they connected over their mental health battles and being pensioners.  On March 9, the pair began chatting in a group called 'You don't have to be alone' about their daily plans before the topic changed to increasing alcohol prices and their drinking habits.  'Talking distracts me from my loneliness,' Ms Kovacevic said during one exchange. 'Loneliness is a terrible thing.' Mr Houston replied: 'Yes it is and can cause terrible thoughts when you think you will never have someone again.' Continuing to discuss relationships, Mr Houston said he was 'not giving up hope' but the 'fear of being hurt stops you from having something good'. Ms Kovacevic said she 'won't find anyone again' because she 'has too much baggage', adding that she has 'depression, anxiety and PTSD.'  Mr Houston divulged he also has anxiety and depression and asked if she found the chatrooms help or whether they make her feel worse.   Other topics on the table included sex positions, the war in Ukraine, favourite book genres, and television series. At one point, Ms van Leeuwan, using a different account entered the chat to ask if the pair were a couple after noticing they 'connected real well'.  Ms Kovacevic replied she and Mr Houston was 'just friends' who had met on that chat platform.  Mr Houston later found out Ms van Leeuwan had made a fake profile to speak to Ms Kovacevic and became angry, although they patched things up before his death. Despite their recent quarrel, Ms van Leeuwan said she and Mr Houston were very much in love and had plans for her to travel to Australia from Europe later this year, after previous arrangement fell through due to the Covid pandemic.  She described her boyfriend as incredibly 'funny' and said Mr Houston was struggling with personal issues at the time of his death, often spending his time at home in his room.  Ms van Leeuwan said she last spoke with Ms Kovacevic and Mr Houston the day before they died.   Ms van Leeuwan said Mr Houston had recently made long-term health decisions, including getting a Covid vaccine booster and an eye-check, and she was shocked he ended his life.  'We talked about all kind of things, also about suicide, we both agreed that it would be a bad thing and we wouldn't end up in heaven,' she said. 'I'm so hurt and confused. We loved each other a lot.  'I knew something was wrong after the first day neither he nor Sonja came online. The last thing he said to me was "it doesn't matter anymore" bye Karina.' Mr Houston, a childless divorcee who was no longer working due to a disability,  described himself online as a lover of 'hunting, shooting, camping, fishing ,rain forests, cars, and bourbon!'. His fondness of hunting and guns extended to the virtual world, where he played the Hunter: Call of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption, and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands. Another associate who knew Mr Houston through the gaming chat rooms told Daily Mail Australia he would become often erratic when drunk, leading to him frequently being booted out.  Mr Houston, who was known to own several high-powered rifles, was understood to be living with his elderly mother and brother, who has cancer, at the time of his death. He had been on a disability pension for the past 20 years after suffering health issues due to a chemical exposure at his former job a flower farm.   The twin deaths rattled the sleepy coastal town, with seasoned detectives describing the case as one of the most baffling scenes they had witnessed in three decades.  Police said the deaths were so meticulously planned they seemed 'clinical', with evidence showing items were packed into boxes before the shootings.  Ms Kovacevic phoned police before the shootings, telling officers she planned to take her own life, with officers subsequently arriving at the home to find the bodies.    Ms Kovacevic, who was involved in a Family Court matter at the time of her death, is understood to have been known to police for non-criminal matters.   Chatroom messages emerge in social media 'murder-suicide pact'Commenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} The beaches and parks interactive map shows council-maintained facilities currently available in each open space area This 1.4 hectare park has a large multi age group playground There is a large grassed area for ball games or a run around There is a Community Garden on the Amber Drive side of the park This fully fenced park on the corner of Duporth Avenue has a children's playground that caters for various age groups There is plenty of natural shade provided as well as a large open grass area Coastal park at Point Cartwright Drive intersection between Beach Access points 205 and 206 has a playground basketball half court and picnic facilities barbecue and picnic facilities and great viewing access to the lakes This park is home to the HMAS Brisbane Memorial the Korean War Memorial and the Australian War Dog Memorial It stretches for 1 kilometre along the length of the headland and features multiple barbecue facilities with picnic shelters a playground an exercise equipment station (fitness station) This Conservation Area is a 6 hectare remnant wet schlerophryl and re-vegetated forest Very popular beach patrolled year round and home of Alexandra Surf Life Saving Club with beautiful parks One of the most popular and publicly recognised skate parks in Queensland Renowned for its crowds and idyllic location Anchorage Circuit Park is located so you can enjoy views of the canal The park provides a connecting pedestrian pathway picnic and barbecue facilities and a playground The park borders the Currimundi Creek North Arm Environment Reserve to the west The park provides a small playground with some natural shade long grassed areas for kick and throw activities and a picnic table to enjoy a bite to eat or sit and catch up with your friends this location is ideal for Wedding Ceremonies You can also enquire about holding events in this park playground and grassed areas for kick and throw activities It also provides natural shade throughout the park It is a long linear shape with a free dog run This park provides a variety of play areas It also has picnic facilities and a large shaded grass mound area There is also a fenced dog off leash facility within walking distance and that’s before the floodsSamantha Healy New data shows just how dire the Queensland rental crisis has become since the start of the pandemic property boom with the number of vacant listings nosediving by as much as 84 per cent in the past two years And many of the hardest hit areas can be located in regional Queensland owner-occupiers move in and renters are squeezed out Almost half of the suburbs where active rental listings tanked were north of the Sunshine Coast but the southeast Queensland floods are expected to deepen what was already a statewide housing nightmare MORE NEWS: The epic Qld acreage property with its own footy field Brisbane homes still selling for millions in flooded suburbs Picture: Picture: VMR 447 – Redland Bay/Facebook REA Group crunched the numbers to reveal the top 20 suburbs where active rental listings tanked between January 2020 saw the biggest decrease in active rental listings over the two year period to January this year The December quarter REIQ Residential Vacancies Report revealed the vacancy rate on the Tablelands had reached a dismal 0.2 per cent just ahead the state’s tightest rental market of Maryborough with 0.1 per cent One of just three properties listed for rent in Atherton with just six available in the entire Atherton region Just six rental properties were listed in the entire ‘Atherton Greater Region’ on realestate.com.au on Thursday with Area Real Estate Atherton principal Karen Ranie saying the rental market was “tough” “People can’t find something to buy so they have to rent so there is no progression of people moving into homes and properties becoming available to rent,” she said “People are also not inclined to list for sale because it is tough to find anything to rent or buy “The whole market is in a bit of a quandary.” Top 20 QLD suburbs with largest decrease in active listings (Jan 2020-22) one of the hardest hit suburbs during the 2019 floods across Townsville with active listings falling 76 per cent since 2020 Smart Rentals Townsville principal Steven McDonald said vacancy rates right across the city were “incredibly tight” He said the number of rental properties on the market in Idalia in January 2020 would have been “historically higher” than usual as renovated or rebuilt properties came back on the market from (rental) properties not even hitting the open market due to tight vacancy rates to a lot less movement (from tenants),” he said “Many tenants are renewing leases as they know there is less stock and rising rents and many landlords prefer to offer smaller rent increases to existing tenants with good track records with a lot of stock being sold out of the rental market and picked up by owner occupiers.” This Idalia house is one of just five on the rental market with the weekly rent rising from $500 in March 2021 to $580 now Mr McDonald said they currently had no rentals available in Idalia with just five houses and two units listed on property portals Rounding out the top five spots with the biggest reduction in active rental listings were Ingham and Cannonvale (-73 per cent) and Collinsville (-70 per cent) were also down 65 per cent in the 12 months to January with Laguna Real Estate principal Olivier Miller saying there were hardly any properties to rent homes and businesses are inundated with floodwaters that surround the town of Gympie on February 27 There were three suburbs in the top 20 located on the Gold Coast – Molendinar (-69%) and Benowa and Upper Coomera while the Sunshine Coast suburbs of Caloundra West (-66%) and Palmwoods (-65%) were also feeling the pinch The December quarter vacancy rate for the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast was 0.6 and 0.5 per cent respectively Just one suburb in Brisbane made the list – Sherwood where active listings plunged 69 per cent between January 2020 and January 2022 There were just seven properties listed for rent in the suburb last week two of Brisbane’s biggest real estate franchises – Ray White and Place – have collectively deemed more than 200 rental properties uninhabitable and hundreds more partially damaged meaning rental stock is only going to get tighter Local resident Lauraine Ormond walks past flood-damaged items and debris in Goodna the sharp drop in active listings across the state draws even more suburbs into the fray with Atherton still top of the pack with listings down 74 per cent from January 2021 to January 2022 Other suburbs to enter the top 20 suburbs with largest drop in year-on-year active listings also included Bowen (-53%) REA Group economist Angus Moore said the floods would put even more pressure on the already stressed market that will only put more pressure on stock and prices especially in areas that were not affected,” he said But Mr Moore said there were early signs that investors were returning to the market he said the rental pain was being more acutely felt in Brisbane than in Sydney and Melbourne “If we are serious about tackling affordability and accessibility to housing the only long-term solution is to build more properties,” he said Top 20 QLD suburbs with largest year-on-year decrease in active listings (Jan 2021-22) follow the instructions for your browser below This is probably not the page you’re looking for