Noosa Shire Council
Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
2,480
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Sunshine Beach.
Sunshine Beach (4567) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Sunshine Beach has roughly 2,480 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sunshine Beach scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunshine Beach's population at 2,480, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,480
Median age
49
Family households
68%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$795/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$720/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
2,480
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Noosa Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,509
total offences in 2026 across the Noosa Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sunshine Beach.
Local schools for Sunshine Beach
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Government School Catchment
Sunshine Beach State School
Sunshine Beach State High School
Tewantin State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Sunshine Beach.
- What is the Sunshine Beach postcode?
- Sunshine Beach is in the 4567 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sunshine Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $795, for units it's $720.
- What schools are in Sunshine Beach?
- There are 11 schools serving Sunshine Beach on this page, including St Thomas More Primary School, Sunshine Beach State School, Sunshine Beach State High School.
- How walkable is Sunshine Beach?
- Sunshine Beach has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sunshine Beach?
- Sunshine Beach is close to Sunrise Beach, Noosa Heads, Little Cove, Castaways Beach, Munna Point.
- What is the population of Sunshine Beach?
- Sunshine Beach has approximately 2,480 residents. The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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