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All About Dicky Beach, Sunshine Coast, QLD, 4551

Dicky Beach, located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, is a coastal suburb known for its picturesque scenery and relaxed lifestyle. The housing market in Dicky Beach has seen considerable interest, driven by its desirable location, which combines the best of beachside living with convenient access to urban amenities. Property types in the area range from charming beach cottages to modern architectural homes, with prices reflecting the high demand for waterfront and near-waterfront residences. The market is characterized by a mixture of long-term residents, holiday homeowners, and investors, all drawn by the potential for both lifestyle and rental returns. The proximity to Caloundra and other Sunshine Coast attractions makes Dicky Beach an appealing option for both permanent residents and those seeking a weekend escape.

Living in Dicky Beach provides residents with a quintessential coastal Queensland experience. The suburb offers a friendly, laid-back community atmosphere, where locals often greet each other during morning beach walks or at the popular Dicky Beach Surf Club. The area's natural beauty, characterized by its expansive beachfront and adjacent nature reserves, offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, from surfing and swimming to picnicking in the parklands that line the shore. Community events and local markets also foster a strong sense of belonging among residents. With its blend of stunning scenery, convenient amenities, and a welcoming community spirit, Dicky Beach is highly regarded as a desirable place to call home on the Sunshine Coast.

Household Makeup

Median Weekly Rent $413.00
Median Monthly Mortgage $1932.40
Median Persons Per bed houseroom 0.74
Average Household Size 2.20
Average Age 50.60
Average Income $718.20
Average Cars Per Dwelling 1.73
Average Properties Within 50M 28
Typical 1 bed house$463,000
Typical 2 bed house$1,089,000
Typical 3 bed house$1,362,000
Typical 4 bed house$1,646,000
Typical 5 bed house$1,872,000
Typical 6 bed+ house$2,735,000

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Dicky Beach Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about buying in Dicky Beach? Now could not be a better time, with 1329 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $1,335,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $338,000 to $10,309,000. Dicky Beach is located very near to the coast so expect stunning views of the ocean and access to beaches. Demand is likely to be very strong in this location which will support higher prices

Prices are above market average and increase steadily under persistent demand. A more sustainable rate of price growth is anticipated in the short to medium term. Low average incomes in Dicky Beach is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. A mix of professions and above average income earners in Dicky Beach provides good demand. The lower than average housing turnover of these people also means fewer regular listings leading to periodic large price increases. Medium density in Dicky Beach necessitates a mix of lifestyle options for housing, shops, open areas, and facilties. Where this is available, demand is high and growth ensured. Higher than average industry presence in the wider area offering local employment yet with not a large negative impact on local amenity, provides good demand and price growth.

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Local Schools

Currimundi Special School

Currimundi State School

Caloundra State High School

Caloundra State School

Our Lady of the Rosary School

Talara Primary College

Caloundra Christian College

(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Dicky Beach there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)

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Dicky Beach weather - Average Local Climate by month

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Jan6.221.129.458.489.74.923.8
Feb8.921.429.461.1925.320.8
Mar6.920.828.860.192.24.918.1
Apr4.717.226.455.992.24.616.4
May3.913.423.852.893.63.914.3
Jun3.811.621.853.893.3412.3
Jul1.810.021.847.894.23.713.3
Aug1.410.022.944.693.34.016.5
Sept1.712.424.248.792.04.519.6
Oct3.615.626.052.292.04.823.2
Nov1.818.127.955.190.74.925.6
Dec4.019.929.254.890.14.926.7

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology



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