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Sunshine Beach

QLD 4567 • Rest of QLD

2,480
Population (2021)
$46,904
Median Income
1.90 km²
Area
59m
Elevation
CoastalPremiumBeach LifestyleCafé CultureFamily-Friendly

About Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Beach is an upmarket coastal suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, located just 1.8 km southeast of Noosa Heads and 137 km north of Brisbane. With a population of 2,480 (2021 census), it's one of the Sunshine Coast's most desirable beachside communities. The suburb features pristine patrolled beaches, stunning ocean views from hillside properties, and proximity to Noosa National Park.

The village atmosphere centres around a charming shopping precinct with cafés, restaurants, and boutiques catering to the café society lifestyle. Families are well-served by Sunshine Beach State School, St Thomas More Primary School, and Sunshine Beach State High School. The area attracts professionals, retirees, and holiday-makers drawn to its relaxed coastal lifestyle, natural beauty, and easy access to Hastings Street and Noosa Junction.

Sunshine Beach falls under postcode 4567 and is governed by Noosa Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Noosa electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4567
Urban Area
Noosa
LGA
Noosa
Federal Electorate
Wide Bay
State Electorate
Noosa
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.40°, 153.11°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
1.90 km²
Elevation
59m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 626 — Noosa Junction, Noosa Heads 5-10 min
  • 620 — Tewantin, Noosaville 15-20 min
  • 631 — Nambour, Sunshine Coast University 45-60 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
137 km
By Bus
2.5-3 hours via Nambour interchange
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5-2 hours

🛣️ No direct train; nearest rail at Nambour (45 min by bus). Most commuting is local within Noosa/Sunshine Coast.

Walkability Very Walkable

Village shops, beach and schools accessible on foot; hilly terrain

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$495
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
49 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,460
Census 2021
2,480
▲ 0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,376
Income 2021
$46,904
▲ 22.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,642
Born Overseas 682

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 188
  • 2. New Zealand 127
  • 3. Brazil 41
  • 4. Germany 34
  • 5. United States 28
  • 6. Canada 19
  • 7. Italy 14
  • 8. South Africa 14
  • 9. France 13
  • 10. Hong Kong 11
  • 11. Ireland 11
  • 12. Japan 10
  • 13. Scotland 10
  • 14. Wales 8
  • 15. Philippines 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,154
Australian 658
Irish 402
Scottish 347
German 176
Italian 99
French 59
Dutch 46
Welsh 31
New Zealander 27

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,200
Both parents born in Australia
734
Both parents born overseas
384
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.9%
Christianity
36.2%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
92 (3.7%)
5-14 years
225 (9.1%)
15-19 years
130 (5.2%)
20-24 years
92 (3.7%)
25-34 years
254 (10.2%)
35-44 years
264 (10.6%)
45-54 years
386 (15.6%)
55-64 years
421 (17.0%)
65-74 years
399 (16.1%)
75-84 years
176 (7.1%)
85+ years
36 (1.5%)

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