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Sunshine Coast, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Sunshine Coast is a large city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 346,522. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
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People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 346,522 |
| Population Density | 376 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.6568°, 153.0796° |
| 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) |
| Median Household Income | $65,058 |
| Median Age | 37.5 years |
About Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast is a large city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 346,522. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sunshine Coast vs Australia Average
Income: Sunshine Coast vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,058 |
| 13% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,058 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,251 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 107 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 14 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $231,000 |
| 18% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,155 |
| 1% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.0% |
| Housing Units | 138,609 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.6568°N, 153.0796°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 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) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in |
Sunshine Coast has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.2") and September the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Sunshine Coast
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE Queensland - Mooloolaba | College | — | — |
| TAFE Queensland - Nambour | College | — | Visit → |
| TAFE Queensland - Sunshine Coast Health Institute | College | — | — |
| The Industry School | College | — | — |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Sunshine Coast
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Bli Bli State School | — | — | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Catholic College | — | — | — | — |
| Montessori International College | — | — | — | — |
| Bli Bli State School | — | — | — | — |
| Pacific Paradise State School | — | — | — | — |
| Chevallum State School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunshine Coast Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Mooloolaba State School | — | — | — | — |
| Buddina State School | — | — | — | — |
| Brightwater State School | — | — | — | — |
| Mountain Creek State High School | — | — | — | — |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chancellor College | — | — | — | — |
| Matthew Flinders Anglican College | — | — | — | — |
| Immanuel Lutheran College | — | — | — | — |
| Kuluin State School | — | — | — | — |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mountain Creek State School | — | — | — | — |
| Chancellor State College | — | — | — | — |
| Buderim Mountain State School | — | — | — | — |
| Maroochydore State School | — | — | — | — |
| Maroochydore State High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sunshine Coast
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 Coast
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooroy Saw Mill site | ||||
| Eumundi Museum | ||||
| Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum | ||||
| Nambour Museum | ||||
| Nambour Museum | ||||
| Queensland Air Museum | ||||
| The Heritage Centre | ||||
| Yandina Historic House |
Libraries in Sunshine Coast
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beerwah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buderim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caloundra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coolum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cooroy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CSS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kawana Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maleny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maroochydore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woombye School of Arts | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sunshine Coast
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Tree Market | |||||
| Eumundi Markets | |||||
| Fishermans Road Market | |||||
| Fishermans Road Market | |||||
| Yandina Country Markets |
Restaurants in Sunshine Coast
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sunshine Coast
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sunshine Coast
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sunshine Coast
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sunshine Coast
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sunshine Coast
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sunshine Coast
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sunshine Coast
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sunshine Coast
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sunshine Coast
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Pot Brewery | ||||
| Glass House Brewery | ||||
| Glass House Brewery | ||||
| Heads of Noosa | ||||
| Sunshine Brewery | ||||
| Sunshine Coast Brewery | ||||
| Ten Toes | ||||
| Ten Toes | ||||
| Terella Brewing | ||||
| Wild Rocket Micro Brewery | ||||
| Your Mates |
Stadiums & Teams in Sunshine Coast
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sunshine Coast
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | Large Airport |
| 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 |
| Coominya | — | 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 |
| Kooringal Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Landsborough Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mccarons private strip | — | Small Airport |
| mount archer | — | Small Airport |
| Noosa Airport | NSV | Small Airport |
| Redcliffe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tangalooma Airport | TAN | Small Airport |
| Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private) | — | Small Airport |
| Watts Bridge Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sunshine Coast
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post | |
| Bli Bli LPO | |
| Buderim Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Sunshine Coast
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nicklin Lodge |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sunshine Coast
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anthem | |
| Buderim Uniting Church | |
| Calvary Christian Church | |
| Faith Community Church | |
| Grace Christian Church/Park | |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Buderim | |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Worship Chapel | |
| Lifepointe Baptist Church | |
| Lifepointe Baptist Church | |
| Mooloolaba Uniting Church | |
| St Mark's Buderim | |
| St Peter's Anglican Church | |
| St Peter's Anglican Church | |
| St. Mary's Catholic Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
Around Sunshine Coast
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sunshine Coast
32 places within 15 km
- • Alexandra Headland Beach
- • Coolum Beach
- • Coolum Beach
- • Cotton Tree
- • Currimundi beach
- + 8 more
- • Buderim Mountain
- • Buderim Mountain
- • Diddillibah Hill
- • Dunethin Rock
- • Eurun Gunder Hill
- + 6 more
- • Buderim Tramway Platform
- • Cascades Lookout
- • Eastern Lookout
- • Low's Lookout
- • Mudjimba Island lookout
- • Western Lookout
- + 1 more
- • Wildlife HQ
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sunshine Coast
What is the population of Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast has a population of 346,522 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 376 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.
Is Sunshine Coast expensive to live in?
The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $231,000 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,155 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast 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. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.
How is the job market in Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 107 business establishments in the area, including 30 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sunshine Coast?
The median home value in Sunshine Coast is $231,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,155. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.