Compare what one million dollars will buy you up and down the Queensland coast

Here’s a virtual ‘open house’ into million dollar properties from Cairns to the Sunshine Coast. How do our featured Capricorn Coast properties stack up?

So you’ve got a cool million to spend on your next home and coastal views are a must.

Let’s take a look at what’s on the local market and how it compares to real estate offerings further afield.

Brisbane area: Marine Pde, Labrador: A 203 sm luxury three-bedroom apartment on the sixth floor. Complex facilities include gym, craft room, heated pool and spa (body corporate costs 11.5K/Ann.)

Brisbane area: Marine Pde, Redcliffe: The three-bedroom apartment’s kitchen features quality SMEG appliances, 40mm waterfall stone benchtops and one-touch drawers. You will be invited to participate in the well-known Balcony Christmas Spectacular that brings joy to locals each year.

Capricorn Coast: Pacific St Zilzie: Four-bedroom home on 991 sqm block, fully fenced with double lockup garage. Open-style living flows onto expansive deck overlooking the Capricorn Coast.

Gold Coast: Cable Street, Main Beach: Three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, one of only seven. About 160 sqm with two car spaces plus storage. Complex has pool and barbecue.

Gold Coast: Marina Crescent, Hollywell: Two-level townhouse overlooks a private marina, tropical gardens with pool, spa, tennis courts and barbecue area. Private and prestige gated community with $125 body corporate fees/week.

Capricorn Coast: Adelaide Street Yeppoon: Two-bedroom penthouse apartment features new, top of the range kitchen and separate laundry. Fully airconditioned and lockup carparking.

Sunshine Coast: Lowanna Dive, Lowanna Beach: Brand new apartment, your choice of one, two or three-bedrooms, situated between the Mooloolaba canals and Buddina beach.

Noosa: Portside Court, Noosaville: Two-level, three-bedroom townhouse with exclusive water frontage. The complex includes a private jetty for fishing and kayaking.

Capricorn Coast: Mirrawena Ave, Bangalee: Six-bedroom, four-bathroom house with 629 sqm under roof, 1,062 sqm property total. Includes separate granny flat perfect for family or air bnb. Seven minutes drive to yeppoon CBD.

Noosa: David Low Way, Castaways Beach: Two large bedrooms with 12ft raked ceilings. Semi-covered rooftop deck with ocean views.

Gold Coast: Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise: Two-bedroom apartment with 360-degree views, short stroll to Surfers Paradise beaches and railway stations. Exclusive access to rooftop lounge area and spa.

Caoricorn Coast: Kiama Ave, Bangalee: Double-storey, five-bedroom house on 1,174 sqm block with three-bay brick shed. Indoor and outdoor games room downstairs and in-ground pool.

The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads: Seventh-floor two-bedroom apartment with 100 sqm of low maintenance living. North-facing balcony and one carpark in the basement. Access to swimming pool.

Townsville: Stanley St, North Ward: Four-bedroom 1920s Queenslander overlooking Magnetic Island. Large (1012 sqm) allotment on Castle Hill.

Capricorn Coast: Clements Street, Emu Park: Three-bedroom home on 1,208 sqm on northeast facing ridge. Guest wing with two bedrooms, lounge and bathroom could be converted into self-contained accommodation. High-clearance bay for caravan or boat.

Megan Place, Mackay Harbour: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment on 257 sqm. Main bedroom has walk-through robe with large ensuite and spa overlooking the marina. Swim all year around at the patrolled surf beach.

The Esplanade, Woodgate: Popular four-bedroom holiday rental with a 9m by 8m shed, tractor and QuinTrex boat. High Queenslander-style ceilings with fans and polished timber floors.

Capricorn Coast: Jarman St, Barlows Hill: Relax in the heated infinity pool near the built-in barbecue and kitchenette. The 1592 sqm allotment has established gardens with sprinkler system and additional under house storage. The master of four bedrooms has walk-in robe and private balcony.