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Building a duplex in Eumundi: approval rates, timelines and costs
Real outcomes from 29 decided dual-occupancy and multi-unit dwelling applications on Eumundi properties, drawn from Sunshine Coast council records. Data current as of 2 July 2026.
According to Casa Intelligence analysis of 29 decided applications in Sunshine Coast, 79% of duplex and dual-occupancy applications in Eumundi were approved, with a median decision time of 80 days.
79%
Approval rate
23 of 29 decided applications
80 days
Median decision time
Lodgement to decision (n=28)
29
Decided applications
Comparable dual-occupancy and multi-unit dwelling applications
13 Jan 2026
Latest decision
Most recent decided application in this cohort
What the numbers say about Eumundi
Across 29 decided dual-occupancy and multi-unit dwelling applications on Eumundi properties, 23 were approved — an approval rate of 79%. 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 80 days (measured across the 28 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 29 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 Eumundi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPW25/0297 | Approved | 13 Jan 2026 | 181 days |
| MCU25/0205 | Approved | 13 Jan 2026 | 181 days |
| POS25/0083 | Approved | 24 Aug 2025 | 97 days |
| MCU24/0070 | Approved | 30 May 2024 | 66 days |
| OPW24/0118 | Approved | 30 May 2024 | 66 days |
About this data
These statistics summarise decided development applications recorded against Eumundi 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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