About Sunshine Coast Regional Community Directory
The Sunshine Coast Community Directory covers the fast‑growing coastal region north of Brisbane that encompasses beachside towns like Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and Noosa, as well as hinterland villages such as Maleny and Montville. Known for its surf beaches, national parks, shopping precincts and vibrant tourism industry, the region has a large and diverse population. The directory offers a searchable list of hospitals and medical centres, mental health and counselling services, schools and TAFEs, sporting clubs, arts and cultural groups, environmental organisations, community centres and volunteer opportunities, enabling residents and holidaymakers to find services and activities across the Sunshine Coast.
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The Sunshine Coast community directory offers an extensive range of locally provided health services—including hospitals, specialist clinics, mental health and counselling—alongside accommodation and crisis support, disability and ageing services, welfare and legal assistance programmes. It also lists hundreds of community clubs and interest groups, arts and cultural organisations, sports and recreation clubs, volunteering opportunities, education and training providers, child and youth services, environmental groups and religious or philosophical communities. As a metropolitan area, most services are provided locally and readily accessible, with minimal reliance on visiting providers, ensuring residents have comprehensive access to health, community, cultural and recreational programmes within the local government area.
Sunshine Coast Area
Stretching from Caloundra to Noosa, the Sunshine Coast blends surf beaches, hinterland villages and subtropical national parks. Tourism, construction and agriculture drive the economy, and a relaxed lifestyle attracts sea‑change residents. Locals look forward to early morning trips to the artisan Eumundi Markets for handmade crafts and fresh produce, and enjoy shaded hikes to the cascading falls of Kondalilla National Park, a peaceful retreat during busy holiday periods.
Sunshine Coast Council has an approximate area of 2,300 km².
It is comprised of the state electorates of Buderim, Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore and Ninderry plus parts of Glass House, Nicklin and Pumicestone.