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Sunshine Beach

QLD 4567 · Noosa

2,480 (2021) → 2,694 est. (2025)

58
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,480
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
100
Safety score
33
Transport score

Sunshine Beach is a suburb in Noosa, QLD 4567, about 119km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Sunshine Beach are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Sunshine Beach has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

118.8 km
To Brisbane CBD
680 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
17.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,480
Population
49
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,735
vs NSW median-6.2%
Bachelor degree or higher45.5%
Born in Australia66.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse587 / 268 / 176

Top countries of birth: England (7.58%), New Zealand (5.12%), Brazil (1.65%), Germany (1.37%), USA (1.13%)

Top languages: German (1.73%), Portuguese (1.69%), French (0.89%), Spanish (0.77%), Italian (0.56%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unitData not available / $720 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Noosa local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

6
Break & enter dwelling242/100k
2
Steal from dwelling81/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft161/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
0
Robbery0/100k
9
Non-domestic assault363/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 67 (all categories, latest year)2,700 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

57

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

11
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1057 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Sunshine Beach State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
  • St Thomas More Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1079
  • Montessori NoosaPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1076
  • Sunshine Beach State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
  • Noosa Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · CatholicICSEA 954

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.7kmICSEA 1109
  • St Teresa's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 1067
  • Tewantin State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1019
  • Noosaville State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1029
  • Noosa Pengari Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.2kmICSEA 1083
  • Peregian Beach CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.2kmICSEA 1079

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

33
15Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationEumundi station (17.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,500mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

31 in suburbSupermarkets
245 in suburbCafes/Rest.
122 in suburbParks
42 in suburbPlaygrounds
274 in suburbPools
53 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3318 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachAlexandria Bay (2.3 km)
Nearest hospitalNoosa Hospital (6.0 km)
Nearest vet5.6 km
Nearest airportSunshine Coast (22.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

62

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

5
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
33
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

78

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

12
Parks
15
Nature reserves
8
Bike paths
5
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

43

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

35

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.40
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

72

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.21

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Noosa

Sunrise BeachData not available30transportNoosa HeadsData not available24transportCastaways BeachData not available24transportMarcus BeachData not available23transportNoosavilleData not available26transportPeregian BeachData not available21transport

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Frequently asked questions about Sunshine Beach

Is Sunshine Beach safe?

Sunshine Beach has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,700 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Sunshine Beach from Brisbane CBD?

Sunshine Beach is about 118.8 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Sunshine Beach?

Sunshine Beach has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Sunshine Beach?

Sunshine Beach has a transport score of 33/100 and 15 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.