October has cemented the Sunshine Coast’s position as one of Australia’s most dynamic and fast-moving commercial and industrial markets. With strong population growth, upgraded infrastructure, and major state and local investment in employment hubs, the region continues to attract developers, investors, and tenants alike. The landscape is shifting from one-off developments to strategically masterplanned precincts, particularly across Caloundra South, Aura Business Park, Coolum, and the growing Maroochydore CBD.

Adding to this momentum is the official launch of Infinity Planet — a 68-hectare future-focused destination set to redefine entertainment, tourism, and cultural investment on the Coast. The scale and ambition of this project are already influencing how developers position neighbouring sites and how infrastructure and logistics respond to regional demand.

What’s shaping the market right now

Several factors are driving sustained interest in Sunshine Coast industrial and commercial assets:

• The region’s population growth is generating demand for service-based businesses, logistics operators, and employment hubs

• The Bruce Highway Upgrade and Beerwah East rail planning are unlocking new industrial development corridors

• Major mixed-use and business park projects are reaching delivery stages, creating new opportunities for leasing and sales

• Owner-occupiers remain the dominant buyer group for small-to-medium warehouse spaces across Yandina, Kunda Park, and Noosaville

• Industrial land scarcity has pushed average prices to record highs — particularly in high-demand areas such as Caloundra, Bells Creek and Coolum

Bought / sold highlights

19 Corporate Place, Landsborough – $3.1 million sale
A 1,000sqm warehouse on a large industrial parcel was sold to a logistics operator expanding north.
Significance: Shows ongoing tenant migration to mid-coast locations with easy Bruce Highway access.

3 Edison Crescent, Baringa – $2.4 million sale
Freestanding building in Aura Business Park acquired by a local construction firm.
Significance: Highlights the increasing shift to Baringa as a hub for trade-based businesses and light industrial.

Precincts attracting the most activity

Several key areas continue to outperform in both value growth and volume of leasing/sales activity:

• Aura Business Park / Baringa: High-demand new industrial zone with wide uptake from builders, logistics, and light manufacturing

• Coolum / Coolum Eco Industrial Park: Limited land availability and premium tenant mix; suited to larger-scale logistics and clean tech

• Yandina: Seen as the next industrial frontier with strong land demand and owner-occupier drive

• Kunda Park: Tightest vacancy rates on the coast — longstanding trade and services precinct with great proximity to Maroochydore

• Maroochydore City Centre: Commercial developments in the new CBD are gaining interest from health, tech, and co-working operators

• Bells Creek / Caloundra South: Emerging investment hotspot with excellent connectivity and available land zoning

New developments and project milestones

Major development milestones and precinct-level movements are defining the Sunshine Coast’s next chapter:

• Infinity Planet (Caloundra South): Launched as a globally inspired destination spanning 68 hectares, this cultural and entertainment hub is drawing investor attention across the region and sparking renewed development focus in adjacent corridors

• Morlink Tradepark (Morayfield–Caboolture fringe): A new 25-lot industrial trade and service estate now launched, with strong early-stage leasing and sales

• Aura Business Park: More than 400 lots now developed or under construction, with strong leasing outcomes across small-format warehouses

• Beerwah East Structure Plan: State and local government progressing plans to support a long-term industrial precinct supported by future rail

• Yandina Industrial Expansion: Local builders actively sourcing land in Yandina due to diminishing supply in Kunda Park and Noosa

Strategic trends this month

The following broader movements are influencing how landowners, agents, and developers are navigating the market:

• Demand is outpacing supply for sub-1,000sqm warehouses, particularly with mezzanines and dual roller doors

• Many developers are accelerating staged delivery to meet buyer and tenant expectations across growth corridors

• Co-located showrooms and trade centres are in demand — particularly in Baringa and Coolum

• Sales campaigns with drone aerial renders or interactive masterplans are achieving faster interest and enquiry

• National businesses are targeting Sunshine Coast growth corridors as “hub-and-spoke” models evolve

• Major landmark projects like Infinity Planet are helping reinforce the long-term appeal and global visibility of the region

What this means for stakeholders

• Developers: Time to prioritise staged releases with visual clarity — especially across Caloundra and Yandina. Use masterplans and leasing visuals to pre-sell.

• Agents: Listings that clearly show future uses (via 3D renders, site plans, or development summaries) are outperforming basic brochure stock.

• Investors: Yields are tightening but rental growth is strong — especially in well-connected secondary markets like Landsborough.

• Landowners: Parcels along Bruce Highway and Caloundra South fringe are in high demand — show how the land can be developed visually to unlock value.

• Planners: Focus is shifting to long-term zoning delivery at Beerwah East and Maroochy North — supportive infrastructure planning will be key.

How Commercial Property Marketing can help

We work with agents, developers and landowners across the Sunshine Coast to deliver clear, compelling marketing materials. Whether you’re selling land in Yandina, launching a landmark like Infinity Planet, or leasing in Aura, our renders, site plans, IMs and digital campaigns are proven to drive interest and build buyer confidence.