Little Mountain, QLD 4551
Little Mountain property market
Little Mountain's busiest market is house sales, with 123 sales (down 17.4%) at around $1.198M (up 13.6%) as of July 2026, taking about 25 days to sell (up from 22 days last year), with 4-bedroom homes making up around 65%.
House rentals are close behind, with 104 leases (sharply up 20.9%) at $878 a week (up 9.8%), renting out in about 16 days (down from 17 days last year), more sought-after than most house rental markets nationally, with around half being 4-bedroom. Followed by 38 unit rentals at $700 a week. 27 unit sales at around $751k (less sought-after than most unit markets).
Who lives hereA middle-income, mostly owner-occupied, older-leaning suburb — multicultural.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Little Mountain demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Little Mountain?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Little Mountain
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Little Mountain
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household pulls in about 3.4× the typical individual — a multi-earner area.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Little Mountain
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Little Mountain
No school inside Little Mountain itself — the closest options around it are shown. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
- No schools within 5 km — widen the radius.
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Little Mountain median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Little Mountain — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Little Mountain property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
Units
Buying vs renting in Little Mountain
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Little Mountain against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Little Mountain in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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| Severe shortage | 0.9 | ▲ +0.9 | 2 | 32 | 2.7 | |
| Severe shortage | 1.1 | ▼ -1.3 | 3 | 32 | 2.7 | |
| Balanced | 2.4 | ▼ -0.1 | 6 | 32 | 2.7 | |
| Slightly loose | 3.7 | ▲ +0.7 | 10 | 32 | 2.7 | |
| Loose | 4.3 | ▼ -2.7 | 11 | 32 | 2.7 | |
| Loose | 6.0 | ▲ +1.0 | 16 | 32 | 2.7 | |
| Oversupply | 7.3 | ▲ +4.6 | 19 | 32 | 2.7 |
Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Little Mountain — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Little Mountain median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Little Mountain rose from $473k (Jul 2021) to $915k (Jun 2026) — +93.5% growth over five years — peaking at $1.03M between Jun 2025 and May 2026. Median house rent went from $369/wk to $468/wk (+26.8%) over the same period. For units, the median sale price rose from $226k to $675k (+198.9%), with rent up from $320/wk to $460/wk (+43.8%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Little Mountain: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Little Mountain, ranked by distance — each lined up against Little Mountain on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Little Mountain
Suburbs anywhere in QLD that behave like Little Mountain — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Little Mountain vs Bli Bli: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $908k against Little Mountain's $823k — about 10% higher, with homes selling in 15 days versus 37 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Little Mountain: Bli Bli market trends, Palmwoods average house price, Kuluin median house price, Palmview property prices and Mountain Creek (QLD 4557).
Little Mountain's closest rental-market twins: Bli Bli (QLD 4560), Palmwoods property prices, Mountain Creek, QLD property market, Palmview market trends and Kuluin property market. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Little Mountain
26 data-driven answers about Little Mountain's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Little Mountain?
#The median house price in Little Mountain, QLD 4551 is $823k as of June 2026, based on 21 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
What is the median unit price in Little Mountain?
#The median unit price in Little Mountain, QLD 4551 is $823k as of June 2026, based on 21 sales over the past 12 months. Units have moved +0.5% year-on-year and currently trade at roughly 100% of the median house price.
How much does it cost to rent in Little Mountain?
#The median weekly house rent in Little Mountain is $596 as of June 2026, drawn from 19 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $596 per week. House rents have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Little Mountain?
#A 3 bedroom house in Little Mountain rents for a median $596 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 19 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 2-bedroom $596/week, 4-bedroom $596/week. Unit rents: 1-bedroom $596/week, 2-bedroom $596/week, 3-bedroom $596/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Little Mountain?
#Gross rental yield in Little Mountain is 3.51% for houses and 3.51% for units as of June 2026, compared with the QLD unit median of 2.38%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Little Mountain?
#As of June 2026, Little Mountain medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | — | — | $823k | $823k | $823k |
| Units | — | $823k | $823k | — | $823k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Little Mountain median?
#At the median Little Mountain house ($823k purchase, $596/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $812 — about $216 more per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. For the median unit ($823k purchase, $596/week rent), repayments run about $812 per week. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Little Mountain's property market trends?
#Little Mountain's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +50.0% year-on-year and units +0.5%; weekly house rents moved +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 37 days — slower than a year ago by 3; sales supply sits at 7.3 months (saturated). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Little Mountain market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Little Mountain as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Little Mountain, house prices rose +50.0% over the year, gross rental yield is 3.51% against a QLD median of 2.50%, houses take a median 37 days to sell, sales supply is 7.3 months (saturated). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Little Mountain?
#Houses in Little Mountain sell in a median 37 days on market as of June 2026, with units clearing slightly similarly at 37 days. Days on market have lengthened by 3 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Little Mountain a tight or loose property market right now?
#Little Mountain's sales market sits at 7.3 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Saturated (extreme oversupply) against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose. The rental side is tighter still at 1.8 months of supply.
Have property prices in Little Mountain gone up or down?
#House prices in Little Mountain moved +50.0% over the 12 months to June 2026, while units moved +0.5%. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Little Mountain?
#Little Mountain's house rental market sits at 1.8 months of supply as of June 2026 — classified as Balanced, with 25 houses leased over the past 12 months. Units sit at 2.0 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
Where is Little Mountain in its property market cycle?
#Little Mountain's house market is currently in the 'in_demand_easing' phase as of June 2026 — combining above-median sales velocity nationally with year-on-year loosening in days on market. The demand cycle chart above plots all eight segments on the same demand-versus-direction axes.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Little Mountain compare to other QLD suburbs?
#Little Mountain's median house price ($823k) is 2% above the QLD median ($811k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 37 days vs 15 days state median. On gross yield, Little Mountain sits at 3.51% vs 2.50% state median.
How does Little Mountain compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Little Mountain's most-similar nearby market is Bli Bli (17.0 km away) with a median house price of $908k — about 10% pricier. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Little Mountain?
#The most-transacted segment in Little Mountain over the 12 months to June 2026 is 3 bed houses with 32 sales. 4 bed houses come second at 32 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Little Mountain last year?
#Little Mountain recorded 32 house sales and 32 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 64 transactions. On the rental side, 25 houses and 25 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Little Mountain in?
#Little Mountain is in postcode 4551, in the Sunshine Coast region of QLD. Addresses there are written as Little Mountain, QLD 4551.
What is the population of Little Mountain?
#Little Mountain, QLD 4551 is home to 8,352 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 29, and the average household holds 1.5 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Little Mountain?
#The median household in Little Mountain earns $1k per week — roughly $71k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $400/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Little Mountain?
#The unemployment rate in Little Mountain is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Little Mountain?
#Little Mountain is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Little Mountain?
#Little Mountain has 51 schools within reach — including Meridan State College, Unity College, Baringa State Secondary College. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Little Mountain a good place to live?
#Little Mountain, QLD 4551 has a population of 8,352, a median age of 29, a median household income around $1k/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 51 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Little Mountain market data last updated?
#This Little Mountain market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.