McGrath Caloundra

Our customer service awards

See what RateMyAgent awards McGrath Caloundra has won

City Top 5Sunshine Coast
Suburb WinnerMeridan Plains

7x City Top 5Sunshine Coast - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
5x Suburb WinnerMeridan Plains - 2026, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
4x Suburb WinnerPelican Waters - 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
3x National Top 100Australia - 2022, 2021, 2020

Meet the team

Get to know the 6 property managers at McGrath Caloundra.

Peta Schrodter

Senior Property Manager

About Peta

Peta is a highly accomplished member of our outstanding property management team. She has an extensive knowledge of the industry, having worked in sales, leasing, commercial and residential property management since 2003. During that time Peta has obtained a Diploma in Property and she is a Fully Licensed Real Estate Agent. An approachable and dedicated professional, Peta prides herself on her ability to meet the individual needs of both landlords and tenants at all times. She continuously ensures that her tenants feel valued and listened to, and that her landlords have an experience that is easy, stress free and personal. Her outstanding communication skills and efficiency help her to provide the best quality service to our clients. Outside of work, Peta is a mum to two girls and is passionate about conservation and birdlife. She volunteers most weekends with Marine Rescue and is also a wildlife rescuer!

Deb Fleming

New Client Consultant

debfleming@mcgrath.com.au

About Deb

After almost a decade working in every aspect of the real estate industry including sales, property management and commercial, Deb has found her true passion working with clients to ensure their investment property is exceptionally well looked after. With a passion for people and a genuine commitment to providing world-class service, Deb fits in perfectly to the McGrath team. Deb is a well-connected and active community member who is widely known for her support of many local charities and community events over the years. She is passionate about giving back to her community and is always looking for ways that she can make a positive impact. Outside of work, she can usually be found somewhere close to the ocean, planning for her next travel adventure or spending time with family and friends. If you are looking for an experienced real estate professional to guide you and your investment decisions now, and into the future, you can't look past Deb.

Lara Kavanagh

Leasing Consultant & Property Manager

About Lara

Lara Kavanagh has been a dedicated real estate professional since 2017, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Leasing Consultant at McGrath Coast & Hinterland. Having worked in diverse roles including Property Management, Business Development, Building Management, Leasing, Sales Administration, Office Administration, and Accounts, Lara has developed a comprehensive understanding of the industry and its intricacies. This varied background equips Lara to deliver seamless leasing experiences for tenants and property owners alike. Known for her charismatic and approachable personality, she builds strong, trusting relationships and provides personalised service to ensure tenants find their perfect home while giving property owners confidence in her expertise. Combining her caring nature, professionalism, and extensive industry knowledge, Lara ensures the leasing process is smooth and stress-free from start to finish.

Sharee Little

Operations Manager & Property Manager

Emma Coleman

Senior Property Manager

About Emma

Emma Coleman brings a wealth of experience and a warm, approachable nature to her role as Senior Property Manager in our Caloundra office at McGrath Coast & Hinterland. Having started her real estate career in 2017, Emma has developed a strong reputation for her reliability, commitment, and ability to achieve great results for both property owners and tenants. Born and raised in Alice Springs, Emma’s genuine care for people and clear communication style have made her a trusted and respected professional in the industry. She thrives on building strong relationships and delivering a seamless property management experience that clients can rely on. Emma’s appreciation for the outdoors, socialising, and fitness, along with her vibrant personality and industry knowledge, allows her to bring a well-rounded, energetic presence to every interaction. Passionate about what she does, Emma is proud to be part of a team that shares her dedication to exceptional service and community connection.

Katie Mocker

Routine Inspector

About us

McGrath Caloundra is home to many of the most well respected and multi-award winning agents on the Sunshine Coast. Led by Principal Jodie Hedley-Ward, who is a recent REIQ Salesperson of the Year award winner, and her husband David, the team hold a multitude of RateMyAgent awards in almost all suburbs in which they operate. Driven by a desire to provide the highest standards of professionalism in the industry, the McGrath Caloundra team have also been proud winners of the REIQ Community Service Award for their Community Giveback program which has seen the team donate over $250,000 to more than 175 not-for-profit organisations.

Landlord review

3 months ago

excellent communications and insight into the market

Consistent support from the team at Mcgrath Caloundra. Overall very supportive and responsive to enquiry and follow through with communications.

McGrath Caloundra

4.9

(322 reviews)

Tenant review

3 months ago

Great communication in a timely manner

Good market knowledge and a very professional approach.

McGrath Caloundra

4.9

(322 reviews)

Tenant review

3 months ago

Extremely satisfied.

We have had a great experience with McGrath Caloundra. Excellent communication, speedy processing of our application and very professional.

McGrath Caloundra

4.9

(322 reviews)

Tenant review

3 months ago

Very professional, easy to communicate with!

We recently just got approved for a rental in Mooloolaba and the whole process was easy and everything was done in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend!

McGrath Caloundra

4.9

(322 reviews)

Tenant review

3 months ago

Excellent service from your staff Peta and Lara, in a very stressful time, they made it easy for us.

My flat mate and myself have been looking for a suitable house to move as our house has been sold, in such a very busy climate in the rental world it was very scary, Peta was very accommodating and helpful with our application , her advice was very much appreciated, I would thoroughly recommend both Peta and Lara from McGrath Caloundra for your rental needs, whether it be you are the Landlord or the Tenant. Our service we were given was five star, with communication as to what was happening down to signing the lease. In what is a very stressful time finding and securing a new home for my self and my little dog Isaac and Elena and her little dog Finnegan, we would like to give you both a huge thank you and highly recommend you both. Kind regards a very happy Di

McGrath Caloundra

4.9

(322 reviews)

Landlord review

4 months ago

Thankyou for making this happen!

I had an excellent experience working with Deb and Lara. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and incredibly efficient. My house was rented out very quickly, and they handled every step of the process with care and attention to detail. Communication was clear and timely, and I always felt confident that everything was being looked after. They managed viewings, paperwork, and tenant selection seamlessly, making the whole experience stress-free for me. I truly appreciated their expertise and commitment, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional real estate agent.

McGrath Caloundra

4.9

(322 reviews)

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