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Building a duplex in Caloundra: approval rates, timelines and costs
Real outcomes from 152 decided dual-occupancy and multi-unit dwelling applications on Caloundra properties, drawn from Sunshine Coast council records. Data current as of 2 July 2026.
According to Casa Intelligence analysis of 152 decided applications in Sunshine Coast, 87% of duplex and dual-occupancy applications in Caloundra were approved, with a median decision time of 77 days.
87%
Approval rate
132 of 152 decided applications
77 days
Median decision time
Lodgement to decision (n=150)
152
Decided applications
Comparable dual-occupancy and multi-unit dwelling applications
24 Feb 2026
Latest decision
Most recent decided application in this cohort
What the numbers say about Caloundra
Across 152 decided dual-occupancy and multi-unit dwelling applications on Caloundra properties, 132 were approved — an approval rate of 87%. That reflects a solid, though not automatic, track record for this kind of proposal. These are real, decided applications assessed by the Sunshine Coast council, not estimates or modelling.
The median time from lodgement to decision was 77 days (measured across the 150 applications in this cohort with both dates recorded). That is a fairly typical assessment timeframe for South East Queensland. Individual applications vary widely with information requests, referrals and the assessment pathway that applies to the specific site.
Based on 152 decided applications in Sunshine Coast, these figures describe how comparable proposals have actually fared — but every site is different. Zoning, overlays, lot dimensions and the assessment pathway for your specific parcel decide what is realistic for your project.
Recent decisions in Caloundra
The most recent decided dual-occupancy and multi-unit dwelling applications in this cohort, cited by real council application number so you can verify each one yourself.
| Application | Decision | Decided | Days to decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCU25/0185 | Approved | 24 Feb 2026 | 240 days |
| MCU24/0145.01 | Approved | 30 Nov 2025 | 26 days |
| OPW25/0322 | Approved | 29 Oct 2025 | 92 days |
| MCU25/0217 | Approved | 29 Oct 2025 | 92 days |
| MCU24/0319.02 | Approved | 29 Sept 2025 | 7 days |
About this data
These statistics summarise decided development applications recorded against Caloundra properties in Sunshine Coast council records, current as of 2 July 2026. Past decisions describe how comparable proposals have fared — they do not guarantee, and cannot predict, the outcome of any future application. Council assesses every application on its merits against the planning scheme that applies at the time. This page is general information, not planning or legal advice: what is achievable on a specific site depends on its zoning, overlays, lot dimensions and assessment pathway.
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