The new Sunshine Coast: Why this sleepy beachside town in Queensland has become the new 'property hotspot' Bargara near Bundaberg seeing huge spike in property prices 79 properties have been sold in the town in the past month The main perk? You can live and work at the beach and still get a carpark READ MORE: The new Byron Bay: Why this beachy hideaway is a must-visit gem By Louise Allingham For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:02 BST, 21 May 2024 | Updated: 04:02 BST, 21 May 2024 e-mail View comments A quiet coastal town with stunning beaches, luxe accommodation and quirky cafes is seeing a spike in popularity among both travellers and home buyers. Bargara has long been a stop-over for people exploring Queensland 's southern coast but the spike in property prices proves Aussies are taking the leap and making a permanent sea-change to the little-known hub. The dreamy hideaway is a 15-minute drive from Bundaberg and 280km north of the Sunshine Coast on the very southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.
Aussies are catching on to the relaxed lifestyle Bargara has to offer with its idyllic beaches and easygoing pace. Stunning beaches with bright blue waters, rocky edges and palm trees line the eastern edge of the town. The other offers all sorts of quirky accommodation like the Absolute Ocean Front Tourist Park which boasts cute kaleidoscopic beach shacks.
Bargara has long been a stop-over for people exploring Queensland's southern coast but property price increases suggest Auss.
