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Bokarina QLD 4575

Bokarina is in Sunshine Coast LGA, QLD, postcode 4575, with population 1,935.

The read

Growth-momentum

The page has enough signal to be useful, but the story is mixed rather than decisive. Use compare mode to pressure-test it against stronger nearby options, then use the calculator if it still makes the shortlist.

$900/wk
Rising
+5.9% YoY
Jun 2021 → Mar 2026 · 20 periods
Queensland RTA · suburb grain · Mar 2026
$950
$600
Jun 2021Mar 2026
Why it fits

Population movement supports a growth-led read. Transport coverage adds a practical access signal. Higher SEIFA context supports a stronger local-quality read.

Median house
No local house series
Median rent
$900/wk
Rent-pressure candidate
5.9%YoY D10 vs AU
Gross yield
Need rent + price
Population
1,935
2K local footprint
D8 vs AU
Schools
1
Matched school context
D1 vs AU
Drive to city
78 min
92.2 km to Brisbane CBD · free-flow
Solar
7,413
370 added 12mo · 46MW

Price history

No price history available

Price series isn't recorded for this suburb. Census housing data is shown instead.

Median mortgage · mth$2,400
Median rent · wk$530

Trend & investor depth

Rent stabilitytypical — rents vary ±7.0% around trend

Indicative cashflow is interest-only and excludes tax — use the calculator for a full projection. Turnover divides recorded sales by an estimated household count (population over average household size).

Investor profile

Who invests in Bokarina

Owner-occupied 74%Rented 26%
Investor activityATO
Negatively geared6.5%
1,226 of 3,045 landlords
Avg rental loss$8,189/yr
Landlords (rental income)3,045
Reported capital gains2,402
Investor exposure index(moderate vs national)74/100
The read

Owner-occupier stronghold

72% of homes here are owner-occupied and 26% rented, with 7% of landlords negatively geared.

Why it fits

72% owner-occupied — owner-occupiers hold longer and absorb rate shocks, supporting price stability.

ABS Census 2021 tenure (G37), ATO postcode rental statistics, and QuickProperty's investor-exposure index. Owner-occupied = owned outright + with a mortgage.

Affordability

37%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
Stretched

Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $2,400/mo, while renters pay about $3,900/mo — renting runs $1,500/mo higher on these medians.

Household income · yr
$126K
Median rent · wk
$900
Owner mortgage · mo
$2,400

Household income

$126K household · yr+58.7% vs QLD suburb median
Personal
$50K
Family
$137K
Household
$126K
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)
Under $300
12
$300-649
34
$650-999
60
$1,000-1,499
76
$1,500-1,999
53
$2,000-2,999
112
$3,000-3,999
95
$4,000+
135

At the median asking rent, about 60% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $3,000/wk income).

Housing stock and tenure

Tenure (627 households)3.3% social housing
Owned outright
31%
Owned with mortgage
42%
Rented
26%
Dwelling structure7.3% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Separate house
99%
Townhouse / semi
1%
Flat / apartment
0%

Getting to work: 70% drive, 1% public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 21% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).

Schools

Total1
Avg ICSEA1034
Students2,495
Government1
  • Kawana Waters State CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1034

Livability

28/ 100 livability index

Top 72% most liveable of 4,565Australian suburbs.

Peer distributionstronger than 28% of Australian suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Everyday access19
Public transport (10 stops)33
Schools & hospitals25

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer

Suburb-level access-density index (not an address-level walk-time score), normalised within Australian suburbs. Method based on the Urban Liveability Index (Higgs et al. 2019) and Walk Score — three equal-weighted domains combined with an imbalance penalty.

Crime Year ending May 2026
3,582
3,582 per 100k
D5 vs AU

Crime

Rate · per 100k3,582
Total incidents3,582· Year ending May 2026
  • Assault41925%
  • Break And Enter30118%
  • Drug Offences67941%
  • Fraud25415%

Development screen

Could a secondary dwelling be worth investigating?

secondary dwelling / granny flat screening context Medium broad constraint context

Policy position

Official source access limited

The official state policy page could not be reliably re-verified automatically in the latest review. Treat this screen as preliminary and confirm the current planning and building requirements with the state source and local council.

Rental use: State rental-law changes allow secondary dwellings to be rented more broadly, but implementation depends on an approved lawful dwelling and local planning/building requirements.

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Separate houses

91.7%

Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.

12.5 pp above the state median

State median 79.3% · 838 valid suburbs

Residential-zone context

30.2%

Broad suburb sampling only; the property zoning and overlays can differ.

21.8 pp below the state median

State median 52.0% · 443 valid suburbs

Rental households

25.7%

Demand context only; it does not establish permission to rent a secondary dwelling.

Near the state median

State median 29.7% · 838 valid suburbs

Mapped hazards

bushfire moderate

The staged suburb layer indicates a broad-area constraint that needs address-level checking. No broad-area layer staged for this suburb.

Approval pathway

Four checks, each with a different evidence threshold.

This is an investigation sequence, not a guarantee that every step applies or that approval will be granted.

  1. 01 Verify current source

    State policy position

    The current secondary dwelling / granny flat position needs direct confirmation before relying on this screen.

  2. 02 Property dependent

    Planning pathway

    Confirm zoning, lot controls, overlays, setbacks, site coverage and whether planning approval is required.

  3. 03 Design dependent

    Building approval

    Confirm the building approval route after the design, site classifications, services and construction requirements are known.

  4. 04 Check separately

    Intended use

    Confirm long-term rental, short-stay or family-use rules separately from permission to construct the dwelling.

Property due diligence

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Site controls

Lot area and dimensions

Confirm title dimensions, usable site area and any minimum lot threshold.

Status for Lot area and dimensions
Evidence packMissing

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Setbacks and site coverage

Test setbacks, private open space, landscaping and maximum site coverage against a concept plan.

Status for Setbacks and site coverage
Evidence packMissing

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Slope and ground conditions

Check survey levels, soil classification, retaining needs and likely earthworks.

Status for Slope and ground conditions
Evidence packMissing

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Title and planning

Zoning and overlays

Obtain current property-level zoning, overlays and applicable planning controls.

Status for Zoning and overlays
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title, easements and covenants

Review the title for easements, covenants, restrictions and common property.

Status for Title, easements and covenants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Services and access

Sewer and stormwater

Locate assets and connection points, then confirm capacity, clearances and discharge requirements.

Status for Sewer and stormwater
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Power, water and metering

Confirm service routes, upgrade needs and whether separate metering is permitted or practical.

Status for Power, water and metering
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Vehicle access and parking

Test driveway width, gradients, turning, parking and emergency access requirements.

Status for Vehicle access and parking
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Construction constraints

Bushfire exposure

Order an address-level bushfire assessment and determine any BAL construction response.

Status for Bushfire exposure
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Flood and overland flow

Obtain property flood information and check floor levels, flow paths and drainage constraints.

Status for Flood and overland flow
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Wind, corrosion and termite

Confirm site classifications that affect structural design, materials and durability.

Status for Wind, corrosion and termite
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Approval and use

Planning approval pathway

Confirm exemption, complying pathway or permit requirements with the responsible authority.

Status for Planning approval pathway
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Building approval and consultants

Identify required survey, design, engineering, energy, certification and inspection evidence.

Status for Building approval and consultants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Rental and intended use

Confirm occupation, rental, short-stay and family-use rules plus insurance and tax implications.

Status for Rental and intended use
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Bokarina, QLD 4575 · Local browser record

Investigation aid only. Confirm current planning, building, title, service and hazard requirements with qualified professionals and responsible authorities.

Building due diligence

Construction requirements can change by location.

The National Construction Code is the baseline. Local hazards and site classifications can change the required structure, materials, fixings, insulation and detailing.

Known here

SUBURB CONTEXT

Bushfire-prone land

Moderate broad-area context

About 24.1% of the suburb intersects mapped bushfire-prone land.

May affect: External construction · Roof and wall systems · Openings, screens and decks

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ADDRESS + DESIGN

NCC climate zone

Check the property

Confirm the NCC climate zone used for the building design and energy provisions.

May affect: Insulation and glazing · Condensation control · Roof-space ventilation

Wind class and BAL

Site assessment required

A suburb layer cannot determine the site wind classification or Bushfire Attack Level.

May affect: Structure and tie-downs · Cladding and fixings · Openings and bushfire detailing

Corrosion and termite exposure

Check the property

Confirm marine or corrosive exposure and the applicable termite-management requirements.

May affect: Fasteners and connectors · Roofing and coatings · Termite management

This screen identifies investigation triggers, not building quality or property compliance. Confirm the address, design and current jurisdiction rules with the council, building surveyor or certifier, designer and engineer.

NCC 2022 Housing Provisions: how to use · NCC 2022 Volume Two and Housing Provisions

Bushfire exposure

Moderate exposure ~24.1%
~24.1% of the suburb is Bush Fire Prone Land

Estimated exposure to NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (CC BY), point-sampled across the suburb. This shows how much of the suburb sits within the official hazard layer — it is not a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating or a property-level assessment. Obtain a BAL assessment (AS 3959) for an individual property.

Short-term rentals

56
active listings · ~28.9 per 1,000 residents
100%
entire homes (vs private rooms)
57%
run by multi-listing operators
Investment view Estimated
$338
median nightly (entire home)
19%
estimated occupancy
$20,083
estimated annual revenue (gross)

Estimated short-let income is 0.4× the $46,800/yr a long-term let would earn at the median rent — before management fees, cleaning, vacancy beyond the occupancy model, and short-stay regulation.

Active Airbnb listings point-mapped to this suburb from Inside Airbnb (CC BY 4.0). Occupancy and revenue are estimates from Inside Airbnb's San Francisco model (review-rate proxy, minimum-stay assumption, occupancy capped at 70%) — they are gross, indicative, and not a guarantee of returns. Short-stay letting is subject to state and local regulation.

Planning zones

Dominant zone Environmental management and conservation
Public / Open space 22% Residential 9%
Residential density: Standard

Land-use mix estimated by point-sampling the suburb against Queensland council planning-scheme zone polygons (CC BY 4.0). This is a suburb-level snapshot of planning zones, not a parcel-level zoning certificate or development advice. Check the relevant planning scheme for an individual property.

Population outlook

10,746 people · 202212,212 by 2032 (+13.6%)

ABS population projection (2022 base) for the Parrearra - Warana SA2 statistical area — the finest official projection grain available; suburb-level projections do not exist.

Full data detail Census · ATO · ABS · state datasets
Bokarina QLD — Property Data and Demographics

Bokarina (postcode 4575) is a small community in Queensland within the Sunshine Coast local government area. It is home to about 1,935 residents, with a blend of families and working-age professionals and a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $126K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +2.0% year-on-year at the LGA level. QLD employment has moved +1.5% year-on-year in the official ABS Labour Force trend series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. QLD also had 35 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 16 underway, and 30 in planning as at 2025-09-01, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and construction. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The current median weekly rent is $900. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,400.

Bokarina is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1034, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 bus stops. The crime rate in the Sunshine Coast LGA is below average at 3,582 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Population growth of +2.0% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.

Market & money
Investment signalsHeuristics
Pop. Growth+2.0%· Stable
Development+0%· Steady
InvestmentQLD
Mortgage · mth$2,400
Rent · wk(Census)$530
Market rent · wk(Q1 2026)$900
Population growth · Sunshine Coast LGAABS ERP
Population (2025)381,957
5-year growth+2.5% CAGR
YoY change+2%
20012025
Development · Sunshine Coast LGAABS Approvals
Approvals (2026)3,063
Houses 55%Units 45%
YoY change+0%
Employment · Sunshine Coast LGASALM
Unemployment (Dec-25)3.4%
YoY change+0pp
Dec-10Dec-25
Property investors · Postcode 4575ATO
Negatively geared6.5%
1,226 of filers
Avg rental loss$8,189/yr
Landlords (rental income)3,045
Reported capital gains2,402
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population1,935
Median age37
Household size2.9
HH income · wk$2,429
Personal income · wk$967
Persons / bedroom0.8
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)8/10
Education (IEO)8/10
Economic (IER)8/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)9/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$1,625 → $2,429
Change+49.5%
vs QLD median+31.5 pp
Median rent+26.2%
gentrifyingvs QLD 2016–21
Area & amenity
Local amenitiesOSM
Supermarkets0
Pharmacies0
GP / clinics0
Fuel stations2
Cafes & dining1
TransportGTFS
Bus stops10
Hospitals · Sunshine Coast LGAAIHW
Public4
Private9
Caloundra Hospitalpublic
Maleny Hospitalpublic
Nambour General Hospitalpublic
Sunshine Coast University Hospitalpublic
Buderim Gastroenterology Centreprivate
Buderim Private Hospitalprivate
+7 more in Sunshine Coast LGA
Aged care · Sunshine Coast LGAGEN
Facilities49
Residential places4,152
TriCare Kawana Waters Aged Care Residence162 places
Ozcare Caroline Chisholm156 places
Kawana Waters Care Community151 places
Rockpool Pelican Waters150 places
Bolton Clarke The Ormsby140 places
St Vincent's Care Services Maroochydore135 places
+43 more in Sunshine Coast LGA
Childcare · Sunshine Coast LGAACECQA
Services178
Approved places14,247
Exceeding NQS56
Kuluin Outside School Hours Care Program250 places
Buderim OSHC200 places
NCC early learners188 places
Helping Hands Talara180 places
Milestones Early Learning Meridan Plains180 places
Mooloolaba Outside School Hours Care166 places
+172 more in Sunshine Coast LGA
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Sources & freshness
Strong evidence

There is enough direct local evidence on Bokarina for a first-pass decision.

QuickProperty mixes release files, Census baselines, and matched local services on this page. Read the status panel before treating every metric as equally fresh.

PRICE POSTURE
Prices come from release-based suburb series.

QVAS residential dwelling sales aggregated to SA2 and mapped to suburb pages

RENT POSTURE
Rent is using a state market dataset when available.

Use current rent as a starting signal, not as a fixed underwriting truth.

SERVICE POSTURE
Service coverage is matched locally, not inferred nationally.

Schools, transport, and hospitals are useful as presence signals, but they still have different source cadences.

Data status
Property prices
QGSO Housing Profiles · QVAS residential dwelling sales aggregated to SA2 and mapped to suburb pages
medium stability · automated · every update · quarterly
Missing
Market rent
Queensland RTA · Q1 2026 · State market dataset
medium stability · automated · every update · quarterly
Available
Crime
State crime dataset · Year ending May 2026 · Area-level release dataset
Available
Schools
ACARA 2025 · 1 schools matched
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Hospitals
AIHW · No linked local hospital coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Transport
GTFS feeds · 10 matched stops/stations
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Available
Population growth
ABS ERP · 2025 · Annual estimate series
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Building approvals
ABS Building Approvals · 2026 · Annual release series
stable source · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Available means a direct local dataset is linked. Verify means coverage exists but freshness or precision is weaker, such as ABS price fallback, Census rent fallback, or low-confidence hospital matching.

Bokarina FAQ

Common questions
  1. What LGA is Bokarina in?

    Bokarina is in the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area, QLD, postcode 4575. Council-level context for Sunshine Coast LGA (suburb mix, population, rent, and price coverage) is available on the QuickProperty LGA page.

  2. What is the typical weekly rent in Bokarina?

    The median weekly rent in Bokarina is $900/wk, based on the current market rent dataset. The current rent signal is rent-pressure candidate.

  3. What does the rent signal say about Bokarina?

    Rent-pressure candidate: Bokarina rents screen above the local benchmark. Use this as a suburb screening signal before comparing candidates or modelling a purchase; the matching rent ranking can provide broader market context.

  4. Is Bokarina a good investment?

    QuickProperty's investment signals for Bokarina show: Stable, Steady. These are computed from price, rent, income, and population data — not an opaque score.

  5. Where does QuickProperty get its data for Bokarina?

    Property prices come from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region. Demographics are from ABS Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA. Crime statistics are from state police agencies. Transport data is sourced from GTFS feeds.

  6. How often is the Bokarina data updated?

    Property prices update quarterly. RBA macro indicators update with each deploy. Demographics are from Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA 2025.