Sunshine Beach, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Sunshine Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,480. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is a coastal town and suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the suburb of Sunshine Beach had a population of 2,480 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,480 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.4058°, 153.1078° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.7 inches (982 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,480. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4058°S, 153.1078°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in |
Sunshine Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (1.7").
Schools in Sunshine Beach
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas More Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunshine Beach State School | - | - | - | - |
| Noosa Flexible Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sunshine Beach
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc 96.1 | adult contemporary, commercial | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Hot 91.1 | commercial | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Sunshine FM 104.9 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sunshine Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooroy Saw Mill site | ||||
| Eumundi Museum | ||||
| Nambour Museum | ||||
| Nambour Museum | ||||
| The Heritage Centre | ||||
| Yandina Historic House |
Libraries in Sunshine Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cooroy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maroochydore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noosa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sunshine Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Tree Market | |||||
| Eumundi Markets | |||||
| Fishermans Road Market | |||||
| Fishermans Road Market | |||||
| Noosa Farmers Market | |||||
| Yandina Country Markets |
Hotels in Sunshine Beach
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sunshine Beach
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sunshine Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Pot Brewery | ||||
| Heads of Noosa | ||||
| Sunshine Brewery | ||||
| Terella Brewing |
Airports Near Sunshine Beach
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | Large Airport |
| Caboolture Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caloundra Airport | CUD | Small Airport |
| Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private? | - | Small Airport |
| Cooloola Village Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Donnybrook Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Driftn-in Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gympie Airport | GYP | Small Airport |
| Hazelton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilcoy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Landsborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mccarons private strip | - | Small Airport |
| mount archer | - | Small Airport |
| Noosa Airport | NSV | Small Airport |
| Rainbow Beach Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tangalooma Airport | TAN | Small Airport |
| Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private) | - | Small Airport |
| Watts Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Sunshine Beach
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nicklin Lodge |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Sunshine Beach?
Sunshine Beach has a population of 2,480 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sunshine Beach?
Sunshine Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.
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