Caloundra QLD 4551

Caloundra is the southern gateway to the Sunshine Coast, renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, and family-friendly environment. Located approximately 90 minutes north of Brisbane, it offers the perfect balance between coastal living and regional accessibility. Caloundra is ideal for families, retirees, holidaymakers, and lifestyle investors, thanks to its combination of natural beauty, recreational facilities, and modern amenities.

The suburb features 8km of pristine coastline, including Kings Beach, Bulcock Beach, and Golden Beach, each offering safe swimming, surfing, and leisure opportunities. Caloundra’s town centre is a hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment, providing residents with convenient access to everyday services. The area also benefits from a strong community focus, with numerous events, markets, and recreational clubs that foster a welcoming and connected lifestyle.

Property in Caloundra is diverse, ranging from beachfront apartments and contemporary homes to suburban houses and hinterland properties. The suburb is known for steady capital growth, making it attractive for both owner-occupiers seeking lifestyle benefits and investors seeking long-term returns. With its mix of coastal charm and practical amenities, Caloundra is a highly desirable location for a wide range of buyers.

Caloundra (including Kings Beach, Moffat Beach and Shelly Beach) has an estimated population of approximately 10 800 residents, reflecting its status as one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest coastal hubs. The demographic profile includes:

• Families: A substantial portion of the population comprises families attracted to schools, parks, and beaches.
• Retirees: Older residents are drawn to the suburb’s lifestyle, including ocean views, quiet streets, and community activities.
• Professionals and lifestyle buyers: Coastal accessibility combined with regional transport links attracts buyers who commute or work remotely.

The median age is slightly higher than the national average, reflecting the suburb’s appeal to both retirees and families seeking stability and amenity. Housing is varied, with detached family homes, townhouses, and apartments providing options for different lifestyle and investment goals.

Housing in Caloundra includes:

• Beachfront and ocean-view apartments
• Modern suburban homes and family houses
• Low-density townhouses and semi-detached properties

This diversity ensures a wide range of housing options while maintaining a balanced community mix.

Caloundra is well-serviced with health and educational facilities suitable for families, retirees, and professionals.

Healthcare

• Local GPs, dental clinics, pharmacies, and allied health providers are widely available across the suburb
• Caloundra Health Service provides hospital care, emergency services, and specialist medical treatment
• Sunshine Coast University Hospital – located in Birtinya, providing comprehensive public healthcare including emergency, specialist, and outpatient services

Education

Caloundra is home to multiple schooling options:

• Primary Schools – Caloundra State School, Golden Beach State School
• Secondary Education – Caloundra State School, Kairos Community College
• Private / Independent / Catholic Schools – Caloundra Christian College, Caloundra City Private School, Unity College Caloundra, Pacific Lutheran College, Matthew Flinders Anglican College
• Tertiary Education – the suburb’s proximity to the Sunshine Coast University and TAFE Queensland provides convenient options for higher education.
• Several childcare centres and early learning facilities cater to young children.

These amenities make Caloundra a practical and family-friendly suburb, ensuring residents have access to quality education and childcare services.

Caloundra boasts a vibrant café and dining scene, particularly around the beachfront and town centre:

• Cafés offering breakfast, specialty coffee, and casual dining
• Restaurants serving seafood, international cuisine, and modern Australian fare
• Family-friendly dining options and takeaway for convenience
• Weekly farmers’ markets and community events provide fresh produce and artisanal foods. These include Caloundra Street Fair and Caloundra Twilight Market.

Residents benefit from a blend of local dining culture, beachside eateries, and proximity to boutique coastal cafés, ensuring a diverse culinary experience.

Caloundra is a haven for outdoor recreation and leisure activities:

• Kings Beach – features the famous Bathing Pavilion, Amphitheatre and Fountain (water play). It also provides playgrounds, exercise equipment, public amenities and plenty of natural shade, open space and shelters with picnic facilities. Beach Access points 287 – 289. Off street parking provided.
• Bulcock Beach – Beach Access points 296-300. This beach is patrolled weekends, school holidays and public holidays – September to May. The beach is located inside former Caloundra Bar on the Pumicestone Passage. As a result of sand movement, the channel has closed over creating a bay like area at Bulcock Beach.
• Caloundra Aquatic Centre and Skate Park  – located next to each other, the skate park is fully fenced and supervised by staff. There are multiple shade sails over half of the facilities.  The Aquatic centre contains a fitness training zone and 5 pools.
• Monash Park, Golden Beach – A waterfront park located between the Power Boat Club and Onslow Street. The park provides a beautiful outlook over the water, large open grass areas, natural shade and a boardwalk.
• Currimundi Lake ideal is a popular destination for families and water sport enthusiasts. It is ideal for swimming, kayaking, boating, paddleboarding, fishing, and lakeside picnics. There is also a 6km canoe trail paddling through urban and bushland areas.
• Coastal Walking and Cycling Trails – the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathways is 73km long and stretches from Bells Creek in the south to Coolum in the north. It takes advantage of the spectacular coastline that is hugely enjoyed by residents and visitors.   The pathway is split into nine segments, called connections, and runs beside beaches, parks and leisure areas. People can explore the coastline by walking, jogging or cycling on a combination of on and off-road networks. Whether you’re looking for a half day cycling adventure or just a beachside stroll, there is something for everyone. Caloundra Connection  and Pumicestone  Connection .
• Sugar Bar Mountain Bike Trails offer 11 trails with over 60 different timber features rating from green to double black runs.
• Parks  – include playgrounds, BBQ areas, tennis courts
• Sporting Facilities include Sunshine Coast Tennis Centre Caloundra, Caloundra Indoor Stadium, Caloundra Little Athletics, Caloundra City Soccer Club and Caloundra Gold Club .
• Shopping – include supermarkets, butchers and greengrocers. Caloundra Shopping Centre has 45 specialty stores including a food court and supermarkets,  Centrepoint Shopping Plaza and Caloundra Village Shopping Centre to name a few.
• Pickleball –  Sunshine Coast Club have several venues that host games in and around the area. Caloundra Indoor Stadium has 8 indoor wood courts.

The suburb’s combination of coastal, urban, and recreational facilities ensures a balanced lifestyle suitable for all ages.

Caloundra enjoys excellent transport connections, both locally and regionally:

• Bus services link the suburb with nearby Sunshine Coast towns, including Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, and Beerwah
• Road access via Caloundra Road and the Bruce Highway provides regional connectivity to Brisbane and beyond
• Walking and cycling infrastructure supports active transport within the suburb
• Sunshine Coast Airport is approximately 35–40 minutes away, offering regular flights to major Australian cities

These transport options make Caloundra highly accessible for commuting, leisure, and tourism.

Caloundra is surrounded by a variety of coastal and hinterland suburbs, enhancing its lifestyle and property opportunities:

• Caloundra West a fast-growing, family-oriented suburb on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with modern housing, parks, and amenities
• Currimundi a coastal suburb on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, known for its relaxing, outdoor-focused lifestyle and natural features, including Currimundi Lake.
• Baringa Baringa is a fantastic family friendly place to live. Just 10 minutes from Caloundra and coastal beaches, easy access to the highway to get to Brisbane.
• Meridan Plains a growing suburb with a relaxed, family-oriented lifestyle close to nature and modern amenities
• Little Mountain a peaceful, friendly, family area and set just off all the main roads.
• Palm View a rapidly growing, family-friendly suburb on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
• Beerwah Hinterland town with rural and semi-rural properties

These surrounding suburbs offer complementary lifestyle amenities, recreational opportunities, and property choices for buyers seeking the Sunshine Coast lifestyle.