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The Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban region in South East Queensland, Australia. In 1967, it was defined as "the area contained in the [former] Shires of Landsborough, Maroochy and Noosa, but excluding Bribie Island". Located 100 km (62 mi) north of the centre of Brisbane in South East Queensland, on the Coral Sea coastline, its urban area spans approximately 60 km (37 mi) of coastline and hinterland from Pelican Waters to Tewantin.
The area has several coastal hubs at Caloundra, Kawana Waters, Maroochydore and Noosa Heads. Nambour and Maleny have developed as primary commercial centres for the hinterland.
Since 2014, the Sunshine Coast district has been split into two local government areas, the Sunshine Coast Region and the Shire of Noosa, which administer the southern and northern parts of the Sunshine Coast respectively.
As of June 2021, with an estimated urban population of 398,840, the Sunshine Coast (without inclusion of Moreton Bay or Logan City; a part of Brisbane's population) is the third (5th) most populated area in Queensland and the 9th most populous in the country. The population of the area has grown steadily at an average annual rate of 2.4% year-on-year over the five years to 2018.
Background information about Sunshine Coast adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Next 7 days at Sunshine Coast
Live forecast from Open-Meteo. Updated each time the page loads.
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Best time to visit Sunshine Coast
Based on 30 years of weather data. Sweet spot: Jul, Aug, Sep — mild temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sun. Avoid Feb, Mar if you can — typically the wettest or hottest stretch of the year.
Jan
35°
20° low
162mm
Feb
34°
19° low
191mm
Mar
32°
18° low
171mm
Apr
30°
14° low
110mm
May
27°
11° low
93mm
Jun
25°
10° low
97mm
Jul
25°
9° low
46mm
Aug
27°
9° low
64mm
Sep
30°
13° low
47mm
Oct
31°
12° low
88mm
Nov
33°
15° low
84mm
Dec
34°
18° low
144mm
Daytime high (large) · overnight low (small) · monthly rainfall (blue bar). Climate normals: 1991–2020 from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis.
Beach & ocean conditions at Sunshine Coast
Typical wave height around 1.7 m over the next two weeks. a wetsuit makes winter swims much more pleasant.
Avg wave height
1.7 m
Sea-surface temperatures from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Wave forecast from the GFS Wave model — check official sources before swimming, paddling or boating.
What else is around Sunshine Coast
Points of interest within 25 km, pulled from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line; check road access before heading out.
🎡 Attractions (16)
- 11.3 km
- 11.3 km
- 17.8 km
- 20.2 km
- 21.7 km
- 21.9 km
🏖️ Beaches (2)
- 13.4 km
- 6.2 km
🔭 Lookouts & viewpoints (57)
- 11.2 km
- 12.0 km
- 12.1 km
- 12.2 km
- 12.2 km
- 12.3 km
⛰️ Peaks & summits (37)
- 11.7 km
- 12.2 km
- 12.9 km
- 13.0 km
- 14.1 km
- 15.3 km
🏰 Historic sites (21)
- 0.3 km
- 0.8 km
- 10.7 km
- 10.9 km
- 11.4 km
- 11.4 km
🏛️ Museums & galleries (3)
- 18.3 km
- 20.4 km
- 22.3 km
🦁 Family — zoos, aquariums, theme parks (1)
- 7.8 km
🎭 Theatres, cinemas & markets (6)
- 1.3 km
- 11.1 km
- 15.3 km
- 18.5 km
- 2.3 km
- 8.6 km
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Drive times to and from Sunshine Coast
Real road distance and driving time to other destinations in the state. Click through for fuel estimates, suggested overnight stops, and tours along the way.
Frequently asked about Sunshine Coast
- Where is Sunshine Coast?
- Sunshine Coast is in South East Queensland, Queensland, Australia.
- When is the best time to visit Sunshine Coast?
- Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Sunshine Coast are typically July, August, September — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.
- What's the weather like in Sunshine Coast?
- Summer daytime highs average around 35°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 9°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.
