Welcome to the August monthly report from Rose & Jones, where we recap the latest insights from the last 60 days to inform your property search, with detailed insights across six suburbs in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. The following statistics and observations aim to help you make informed decisions in your property search and investment strategies.
The lifestyle and coastal markets of Northern NSW and South-East Queensland continue to demonstrate strong underlying demand, though price flexibility and extended selling cycles are shaping buyer and vendor strategies.
Regional Snapshot
- Most Active Market: Southport (141 sales, 575 rentals)
- Fastest Selling: Tyagarah (31 days)
- Strongest Clearance: Pottsville (29 sales from 34 listings)
- Highest Negotiation Room: Main Beach (-1.69% discount)
Southport, QLD 4215
- New Sale Listings: 240
- Average Days on Market: 43.4
- Average Vendor Discount: -1.41%
- Recently Advised Sales: 141
- Recently Withdrawn Listings: 342
- Total Rental Listings: 575
Key Insights:
Southport remains the most active market, with the highest sales volume (141 transactions) but also the largest number of withdrawals (342 properties). This imbalance suggests vendor expectations are often misaligned with buyer demand. Despite this, properties are moving in just 43 days, and a modest -1.41% discount provides buyers with some negotiating leverage. The 575 rentals on the market highlight strong investor activity, though also potential oversupply in the leasing sector.
Main Beach, QLD 4217
- New Sale Listings: 55
- Average Days on Market: 72.1
- Average Vendor Discount: -1.69%
- Recently Advised Sales: 44
- Recently Withdrawn Listings: 61
- Total Rental Listings: 70
Key Insights:
Main Beach is operating at a high clearance rate (44 sales from 55 listings), though the average selling time is long at 72 days. Discounts of -1.69% highlight ongoing buyer negotiations. With only 70 rental listings, tenant competition remains strong in this prestige coastal pocket.
Broadbeach, QLD 4218
- New Sale Listings: 94
- Average Days on Market: 46.8
- Average Vendor Discount: -0.79%
- Recently Advised Sales: 56
- Recently Withdrawn Listings: 134
- Total Rental Listings: 176
Key Insights:
Broadbeach shows robust activity with 56 sales but also 134 withdrawals, suggesting a cautious market. Average days on market are 47, and vendor discounts remain low at -0.79%, meaning well-priced stock is still transacting. A healthy 176 rentals ensures opportunities for investors targeting consistent yields.
Tyagarah, NSW 2481
- New Sale Listings: 2
- Average Days on Market: 31.3
- Average Vendor Discount: 0.00%
- Recently Advised Sales: 1
- Recently Withdrawn Listings: 1
- Total Rental Listings: 0
Key Insights:
As one of the smallest datasets, Tyagarah is highly boutique, with just two listings and one sale. Properties sold within 31 days with no vendor discount, reinforcing the tightly held nature of this locality. With no rentals available, investor opportunities remain rare.
Bangalow, NSW 2479
- New Sale Listings: 17
- Average Days on Market: 67.8
- Average Vendor Discount: -0.33%
- Recently Advised Sales: 7
- Total Rental Listings: 25
Key Insights:
Bangalow is showing slower momentum, with properties taking nearly 68 days to sell. The equal number of sales and withdrawals highlights market hesitation. The -0.33% discount is minimal, but liquidity is restricted. A tight 25 rental listings reinforces ongoing tenant demand in this lifestyle market.
Pottsville, NSW 2489
- New Sale Listings: 34
- Average Days on Market: 57.9
- Average Vendor Discount: -1.04%
- Recently Advised Sales: 29
- Total Rental Listings: 44
Key Insights:
Pottsville shows strong clearance with 29 sales from 34 listings, despite the 57-day average selling cycle. Vendor discounts are modest (-1.04%), but the number of withdrawals (51) indicates selectivity. Rental availability at 44 listings provides balanced opportunities for investors.
Summary of August Insights
Buyers continue to hold moderate negotiation leverage across the region. Southport and Broadbeach drive volume, while boutique markets like Tyagarah and Bangalow remain tightly held.
Whether you’re looking to buy or invest on the Gold Coast, our team of buyer’s agents can help. For help getting started or more detailed information on any of these suburbs, please feel free to reach out to Oliver Dunstan at Rose & Jones.
Oliver Dunstan
Rose & Jones
