Gold Coast property prices are on the rise as a number of suburbs record strong growth every quarter
In total, 46 units and housing markets on the Gold Coast recorded growth of five per cent or more.
The Gold Coast property market is still booming as a number of suburbs recorded growth of more than five per cent in the December quarter, boosting prices by hundreds of thousands of dollars in some pockets.
Exclusive PropTrack analysis revealed prices increased 12 percent in the best-performing Glitter Strip market last quarter, while 46 unit and condo markets recorded growth of five percent or more.
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58 O’Grady Drive, Paradise Point is on the market with offers over $2.88m.
Baltimore at 46-48 Royal Albert Crescent, Sovereign Islands at Paradise Point.
Taking the top spot was the Paradise Point house market, where the median price jumped $230,000 from $1.96m to $2.19m in the past three months.
In second place was the housing market in Surfers Paradise with prices up 11 per cent over the quarter, followed by housing markets in Jacobs Well and Labrador, both up nine per cent.
10 Sundown Place, Jacobs Well has a price guide of $2.15m – $2.2m.
Housing markets in Lower Beechmont, Maudsland, Oxenford and Pimpama all recorded eight per cent growth in the quarter, while unit markets in Ormeau, Helensvale and Nerang also recorded eight per cent jumps.
Over the past 12 months, the biggest mover has been the housing market in Jacobs Well, which is up 23 per cent.
Houses in Maudsland, Oxenford and Willow Vale, as well as units in Nerang comprise the fastest growing areas, up 22 per cent over the year.
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492 The Esplanade, Palm Beach to be sold at auction.
Only one area on the Gold Coast fell in value over the quarter – the Currumbin housing market fell by one per cent from $2.04m to $2.03m.
The Gold Coast auction market delivered impressive results throughout the year 2025,
reflecting the continued confidence of both buyers and sellers in our region’s local environment as we move into 2026.
PropTrack Economist Anne Flaherty.
PropTrack economist Anne Flaherty said most of the fastest-growing areas in the country are affordable areas, especially those priced under $800,000.
“Affordability is driving more people to cheaper places,” said Ms. Flaherty.
He explained that the demand for affordable housing was also a result of increased activity from investors, who tend to target units in some of the most affordable areas of the metropolis.
13 Fitzgerald Close, Maudsland is on the market with offers in excess of $1.35m.
These investors have typically dealt with first-time home buyers who, since October, have been backed by the Extended First Home Guarantee Program.
The program allows eligible buyers to purchase properties with as little as 5 percent deposit without having to pay high-cost mortgage insurance.
Many of the properties that were cheap enough to be below the average first home buyer support prices were the same areas that were popular with investors, Ms Flaherty explained.
“Investors have been returning to the market looking for growth for a long time, it is clear that we have a housing shortage problem that will take time to fix.
“Investors realize that population growth is strong and we are not building enough, and there has been a reduction in interest rates, so there has been an expectation of long-term (value) growth.”
PropTrack economist Anne Flaherty said price growth could continue in highly competitive markets because buyers who have been cut back or are seeing tougher competition are likely to stretch their budgets.
Ms Flaherty said many of the emerging markets that saw growth in 2025 are unlikely to continue to grow in 2026 as consumer demand could slow as prices continue to rise.
Instead, buyers are likely to gravitate to new suburbs where they believe they can get a better price, with suburbs gaining attention because of ever-changing costs, he explained.
“It’s complicated,” he said.
“Price growth can continue in highly competitive markets because buyers who have experienced a shortage of cash or are seeing tough competition are more likely to stretch their budgets and offer more than they originally planned.
1023 Edgecliff Drive, Sanctuary Cove.
“But you can get markets to a point where they’re unaffordable. We’ve seen prices go up ($200,000) a year and as these properties become less affordable, there are fewer buyers.”
He added that the First Home Guarantee Scheme will continue to stimulate demand in 2026 and areas below the average price in each province will work well.
84 Commodore Cres, Surfers Paradise.
Ray White Queensland chief operating officer and auctioneer Gavin Croft said the Gold Coast remained a highly desirable location for investment and property purchases.
“The competitive bidding environment we’ve seen consistently shows that quality properties attract genuine, qualified buyers who are ready to make a final purchase decision,” he said.
