Community Demographics

Coolum is more vibrant than ever! The Coolum Beach retail strip has completed a massive upgrade just prior to Christmas 2009, along with the iconic Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club, and the holiday atmosphere is back in spades
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Mount Coolum continues to take on a major life of its own with the signiifcantly upgraded shopping centre offering first class facilities following the rapid expansion of the beachside community. Prestigious residential developments are being very tastefully carved out of previous natural beachside ti-tree, low level lying land to create a charming upmarket community that is only now being discovered by "interlopers"
Mind you, the locals regarding the latest newcomers as interlopers were interlopers themselves only a few years ago, that is how easy it is to fit into the community.

Mount Coolum property - talk to your BUYER REACH Agent, Geoff Grover, to get advice on that move - after all, he was but just a few years ago, one of those "interlopers" and will understand exactly what you are on about.
Coolum Beach - House Sales Data

Source: Property Data Solutions - as at 1 October 2009

Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood

1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence. Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.

2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are. This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.

Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean? Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?

3. Walk around in the neighborhood. The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.