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ELITE Lifestyle Properties · Dicky Beach
Homes near the foreshore and established streets.
Explore Dicky Beach’s detached homes, townhouses and units, from the foreshore and Coastal Pathway to the established residential streets.
The area
Dicky Beach has a mix of detached homes, townhouses and units. The route to the sand, the privacy of a garden and the layout of a home can differ considerably between nearby addresses.
Dicky Beach Park on Beerburrum Street brings together a playground, skate park, picnic areas and the Coastal Pathway. The SS Dicky viewing platform and propeller are part of the foreshore.
The walk from your front door may involve road crossings or a different beach access. Street activity, parking and outdoor space matter alongside distance to the coast.
Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Postcode: 4551
Homes: Detached houses, townhouses and units
Local places: Dicky Beach Park, Beerburrum Street and the Coastal Pathway
Details that matter: Layout, outdoor space, parking, coastal maintenance and the building.
Your property
An original house, a renovated family home and a unit need different comparisons. The route to the beach, usable land, condition and parking all help explain the differences.
Ask for the sales that are most useful for your address. We’ll start with suitable Dicky Beach results and explain where the comparisons have limits.
Choose “Recent sales to compare with my home” in the enquiry form below.
The numbers
Sale prices, modelled values, asking rents and ownership for Dicky Beach, with houses and units shown separately. Swipe or use the arrows to move between cards; each measure carries its own reporting period.
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Median sale price
Rolling 12 months, report of 20 Oct 2026
Houses
$1,575,000
Units
$880,000
Middle half of sales
25th to 75th percentile, rolling 12 months
Houses
$1,407,500 – $2,055,000
Units
$694,000 – $950,000
Sales
12 months to Jul 2026
Houses
19†
Units
15†
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Modelled median value
Cotality modelled, end Sep 2026
Houses
$1,536,250
Units
$908,236
Change in modelled value
12 months to Sep 2026
Houses
+10.7%
Units
+15.2%
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Median weekly asking rent
Rolling 12 months to Sep 2026
Houses
$880
21 rental-rate observations
Units
—‡
Change in weekly asking rent
12 months to Sep 2026
Houses
+16.6%
Units
—‡
Value-based rental yield
Cotality estimate, Sep 2026
Houses
3.0%
Units
—‡
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Average length of ownership
Cotality, report of 20 Oct 2026
Houses
16.6 years
Units
8.0 years
Dwellings
Cotality, report of 20 Oct 2026
Houses
680
Units
303
Source: Cotality Suburb Statistics Report, Dicky Beach QLD 4551, prepared 20 October 2026; checked 21 October 2026. Sale-price medians and quartiles are rolling 12-month measures; the summary does not state a separate endpoint. Sales counts cover the 12 months to July 2026. Modelled values are at the end of September 2026 and are separate from recorded sale prices. House asking rents and rental-rate observations cover the 12 months to September 2026. Value-based yields are Cotality estimates, not a forecast of net returns. † Fewer than 30 sales in the period: a small number of sales can materially change the median. ‡ Current unit rents and yields are unavailable; the older unit-rent summary is not presented as current. These suburb-level measures provide context and are not an appraisal of an individual property.
The figures give a dated view of Dicky Beach as a whole. House and unit sales samples are small, and current unit rents and yields are unavailable in the source. Your own home needs a closer comparison.
Your property
We’ll look at the whole property when recommending a price range. These four areas are a useful place to start.
The route to the beach, privacy and road activity can separate otherwise similar homes. We’ll consider the street setting alongside the distance to the coast.
Room sizes, storage, outdoor space and parking help buyers compare homes. We also consider renovations and work still needed. Check any plans to extend or redevelop for the individual property.
The condition of windows, doors, fences and exposed fittings can help show how a coastal home has been maintained. Records of completed repairs add useful context to a comparison.
For a property with a body corporate, the building matters as well as the home. Body corporate fees, parking, access and planned work can affect the comparison.
The next step
The local guide takes you through preparing, pricing and marketing a Dicky Beach home, including the records to gather for a unit or townhouse.
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Questions
An appraisal gives you a price range based on comparable sales and your property’s features. We’ll look at the type of home, usable land, condition, parking and beach access. For units and townhouses, the building and body corporate information also help inform the comparison.
They provide dated suburb-wide context, with houses and units shown separately. Small sales samples can move the medians considerably. The market summary on this page does not show current unit rent or yield figures. See the figures and source notes for the periods and limitations.
Usable land, room sizes, parking, condition and the route to the beach help explain price differences. An original home and a renovated house need different comparisons. Any extension or redevelopment potential needs property-specific checking.
We compare the home and its building with suitable recent sales. Floor area, outlook, parking, access, condition, body corporate fees and planned works all matter. If close matches are limited, we’ll explain the differences rather than rely on the suburb median.
Ask how the agent would compare your home with recent local sales and explain its position, condition and access. Review the proposed marketing, costs and communication arrangements. For a unit or townhouse, ask how the building and shared facilities will be presented alongside the property itself.
Request a written breakdown of the agent’s fee, photography, advertising and optional services. Budget separately for preparation, legal fees and moving. Check the payment timing and what is included before comparing proposals; the right plan depends on your property and priorities.
Start with visible maintenance, cleaning and easy improvements to presentation. For an older coastal home, gather records of work already completed and discuss any areas that may raise questions. Weigh the cost and time of additional work against selling in the existing condition before committing to a larger renovation.
Describe the route from your own entrance, including the access point and any road crossings. Photographs can show the local setting when they are clearly labelled as location images. Give buyers a useful picture of everyday access without implying a beachfront position or a view the home does not have.
Yes. Start with a review of comparable sales, preparation options and the likely campaign costs. Explain whether you are researching, buying another home or working towards a particular date. That helps the agent discuss a practical sequence without assuming you are ready to launch immediately.
Discuss suitable times, the notice you need and arrangements for pets, parking and access before marketing begins. Ask how private appointments and open homes would be managed and how you will receive feedback. For a unit or townhouse, include any shared entry or parking arrangements in that discussion.
For more detail on preparation, pricing and marketing, read the Dicky Beach Selling Guide.
Your home, your next step
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