8 beachfront or beachside small-business properties for sale right now
Why shouldn’t you be able to feel sand between your toes on your lunch break? Now is a great time to embark on a life-changing business deal so you can move in and live your best life this summer.
From Airlie Beach to Avalon Beach, Redcliffe to Tweed Heads, and right around Australia, these eight beachfront and beachside commercial properties will see your lifestyle change for the better – be it through retail, restaurants, office, industrial, development or luxury accommodation.
Take your delightful dose of vitamin D with a side serve of smugness, because you’re living the dream.
Dongara, Western Australia
The beachfront Seaspray Beach Apartments in Dongara, a charming West Australian coastal town 350 kilometres north of Perth, offers a complete lifestyle overhaul. Get out of the city and take the reins of this complex, which offers long and short-stay accommodation, and take advantage of high occupancy rates, a strong trading history and development potential. Play hard on your downtime, with swimming, fishing, water sports and a marina at your doorstep. The complex offers a range of one and two-bedroom apartments on a 1976-square-metre site. This well-established asset provides steady income and significant growth prospects in an area buoyed by gradual growth, particularly in the tourism and real estate sectors.
Redcliffe, Queensland
Positioned directly on the waterfront at Suttons Beach, this Redcliffe property presents a rare opportunity to secure a coastal site in one of South-East Queensland’s most tightly held seaside precincts.
Spanning 1,351 square metres along Marine Parade, the property boasts uninterrupted views across Moreton Bay and immediate access to the bustling foreshore.
Currently improved with an existing dwelling providing holding income, the site is primed for future repositioning, with zoning allowing for a range of residential or mixed-use outcomes (STCA).
Dual street frontage and a generous landholding offer flexibility for redevelopment, while strong population growth and ongoing public investment in the surrounding precinct continue to elevate Redcliffe’s appeal as both a lifestyle destination and investment market.
Avalon Beach, NSW
In the heart of Avalon Beach, on Sydney’s stunning Northern Beaches, you’ll find this modern shop-top building with two boutique retail spaces. Snap up one or both of the spaces with an area of about 130 square metres each, or a combined area of 262 square metres. You could even knock down a wall and give your brand the street presence it needs. With bifold doors, abundant natural light and outdoor undercover areas on title, these spaces are ideal for retailers seeking high visibility in a vibrant community hub. Near cafes and boutique retailers, the property includes air-conditioning, rear storage, rear access, and allocated parking in a bustling area with strong foot traffic. The suburb features a beautiful crescent-shaped beach ideal for surfing, swimming and relaxing by the sea, and is surrounded by lush greenery. Get in quickly.
Tweed Heads, NSW
Located within walking distance of Rainbow Bay and Snapper Rocks, you could secure not one, but two adjoining properties in Tweed Heads. Boasting a combined land area of 1096 square metres and dual street frontage, the holding enjoys never-to-be-built-out ocean views across Duranbah Beach and the Tweed Coastline. “[The property at] 10 Hill Street comes with existing DA approval for a luxury six-storey residential apartment building, while the neighbouring 12 Hill Street presents immediate upside to expand, adapt or design a new concept entirely [STCA],” says listing agency Coastal Commercial. “This is an irreplaceable landholding offering maximum design flexibility, strong holding income, and direct proximity to world-famous surf breaks, boutique cafes, beachfront parks, and lifestyle [amenities]. Whether you choose to develop immediately, landbank, or occupy, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in a location of long-term value.”
Cape Tribulation, Queensland
Nestled in three hectares of rainforest in the Daintree National Park, Cape Trib Beach House offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and relaxing getaway. Just a short stroll from Cape Tribulation Beach – consistently ranked one of the best in the world – this guest accommodation is the perfect jumping off point for tourists looking to explore both the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The resort includes 27 guest cottages and cabins, as well as a restaurant and bar, a built-in pool, and staff and management accommodation.
Glenelg South, South Australia
Set just metres from the shoreline in Adelaide’s Glenelg South, this character-filled investment gives the new owners the chance to clock off and dip their toes in the water.
Mockingbird Cafe is the long-term tenant and recently celebrated their 12th birthday on this busy retail strip.
The 175 square metre villa sits on a 473 square metre site with rear lane access. Surrounded by a mix of cafes, boutiques and service-based operators, the listing benefits from its proximity to one of South Australia’s most popular beachside destinations, where tourism and local demand are year-round.
Green Head, Western Australia
Set across more than two hectares in the laidback coastal land in Green Head, this expansive caravan park is seeking a new custodian.
The site features a diverse mix of lodging options that cater to holidaymakers, seasonal travellers and long-stay guests from cabins, to powered and unpowered sites. There are also shops, a residence and laundry facilities.
Green Head has long been recognised as a popular Mid West holiday destination, known for its pristine beaches, fishing and relaxed coastal lifestyle which means the property attracts steady business year-round.
Airlie Beach, Queensland
Located in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsundays tourism hub, this Airlie Beach boutique accommodation presents a compelling opportunity to secure a spot in one of Australia’s most iconic coastal destinations.
Portside Whitsunday commands 16 of 17 units across a prime waterfront complex, generating net profit approaching $400,000 with 25 years remaining on agreements.
Airlie Beach continues to benefit from its status as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, supporting consistent tourism-driven trade. Surrounded by marinas, hospitality venues and tour operators, the property is embedded within a high-activity precinct where accommodation and service-based businesses play a central role in the local economy.
