Selling in Arundel & Gold Coast: 2025 Market and Investment Outlook

Selling in Arundel & Gold Coast: 2025 Market and Investment Outlook

Regional Overview

The Gold Coast property market is booming, having recently become Australia’s second most expensive housing market. As of late 2024, the median Gold Coast house price sits around $1.17 million, after surging by more than 90% in the last five years. This growth trajectory is expected to continue – industry outlooks project another 10–13% price rise across the Coast in 2025.

Fueling this trend is explosive population growth (nearly 250,000 new residents in the past decade) and limited land supply, which together keep competition high. For sellers in Arundel, a well-regarded suburb in the northern Gold Coast, this broader momentum is great news. Arundel itself saw house prices jump +17.4% in 2024 to a median around $1.10 million, reflecting how sought-after the area has become.

The suburb’s quiet, well-kept character and abundance of parks and golf courses make it especially attractive for families and retirees. Buyer demand is robust – at any given time roughly 60+ properties are on the market in Arundel, and they typically don’t last long. Sellers can leverage the Gold Coast’s lifestyle appeal (beaches, theme parks, schools, and universities nearby) as a selling point, since many city dwellers and interstate buyers are keen to purchase in this area for both residence and holiday-home purposes.

Local Market Trends in Arundel

Currently, Arundel’s median house price is about $1.22 million (and approximately $770,000 for units) based on recent sales. Houses in Arundel are achieving these premium prices relatively quickly – average time on market is just a few weeks in many cases.

The suburb was even highlighted as a “prime investment suburb” for 2025 thanks to its strong capital growth and lifestyle amenities, from the Arundel Hills Golf Club to easy access to the Broadwater. For sellers, this means well-maintained houses, townhouses, and units in Arundel are in high demand. It’s common to receive multiple offers, especially if your property is move-in ready with modern features.

The pool of buyers includes upsizing local families, retirees seeking a serene community, and investors from out-of-town drawn by the Gold Coast’s prospects. Ensuring your property is marketed as a piece of the Gold Coast dream – highlighting any water views, nearby parks, or proximity to hubs like Westfield Helensvale and the light rail – can help drive competition.

Investment Insights

Investors remain very interested in Arundel and the broader Gold Coast region. Tight rental supply has driven the vacancy rate to about 1%, meaning investment properties tend to lease out quickly.

In Arundel, houses rent for about $875 per week, yielding approximately 4.0% annually, while units rent around $695 per week, producing an attractive 5.2% yield. These solid yields, combined with annual capital growth rates recently as high as 16–17%, present a compelling case for investment.

Sellers can appeal to investor-buyers by noting Arundel’s convenient location – midway between Brisbane and central Gold Coast, with Griffith University and the Gold Coast University Hospital close by. The suburb’s mix of freestanding homes and townhouse complexes provides options across price points – from luxury golf-course frontage homes to affordable townhouses that attract steady tenant demand.

With the Gold Coast’s population and infrastructure booming – including new hospitals, transport expansions, and the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics – the long-term investment outlook is very positive.

If you’re selling a tenanted property or a unit, providing data on rental returns can reassure investors (for example: “Currently renting at $X per week, yield ~5%”). Overall, the combination of lifestyle appeal and growth makes Arundel a suburb where sellers can confidently pitch both to homeowners and investor audiences.

Why Choose Nortons Real Estate

Thinking of selling your house, unit, or townhouse in Arundel or elsewhere on the Gold Coast? Nortons Real Estate Agency has you covered. Our team’s local expertise in the Gold Coast market means we know how to showcase your property’s best features — from professional photography that captures that coastal light to videography that highlights your home’s layout and the neighbourhood’s lifestyle.

We also offer a free marketing package valued at $1,500+, which includes professional photography, videography (including drone footage), and premium signage — all at no cost to you.

Additionally, we partner with RealtyAssist to help you “list now, pay later” — covering marketing or renovation costs upfront so you can launch your property with maximum impact and simply settle the expenses at closing.

Take advantage of the thriving Gold Coast market in 2025. Contact Nortons Real Estate today for a free market appraisal and let us help you achieve a top-dollar sale in Arundel or across the broader Gold Coast region.

Disclaimer

This article provides general information only and does not constitute financial or legal advice. Market figures are current as of 2025 and subject to change. Readers should seek independent advice tailored to their circumstances before making property decisions. Nortons Real Estate accepts no liability for reliance on this material.