Gold Coast vs Sunshine Coast: Which Is Worth Your Money?

Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast? Where would you buy in 2026?

In this episode, Steve breaks down the headline numbers, population growth forecasts, 2032 Olympic tailwinds, and infrastructure pipelines driving both markets. With median house prices now sitting above $1 million in each region, knowing where to put your money matters more than ever.

Steve goes suburb-by-suburb, comparing Bigger Waters on the Gold Coast against Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast — revealing which market has stronger deal economics, tighter vacancy rates, and the better entry point for investors right now.

Whether you're eyeing a house or a boutique unit play, this episode gives you a data-driven framework to make the call.

0:00 — Steve's Bold Claim: One clear winner between the two coasts

2:51 — Headline Numbers Side-by-Side — Median prices & vacancy rates for both coasts

3:50 — Sunshine Coast Deep Dive — Population forecasts, $5B health precinct, Olympic tailwinds

5:20 — Gold Coast Deep Dive — 400 new residents per week, 10% economic growth, $60B infrastructure

7:00 — The Real Risks — Price points, cycle timing, and where the opportunity still exists

8:31 — Steve's Gold Coast Pick: Bigger Waters — Data breakdown (yield, vacancy, owner-occupier %)

10:21 — Steve's Sunshine Coast Pick: Sippy Downs — Why this education-driven suburb stacks up

11:41 — The Verdict — Which coast wins and exactly where Steve would put his money today

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