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Baringa

QLD 4551 • Queensland

4,604
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
2.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyMaster-PlannedSunshine CoastNew Development

About Baringa

Baringa is a rapidly growing master-planned suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, located 7.2 km west of Caloundra CBD and approximately 90 km north of Brisbane. Established in 2017 as part of Stockland's $5 billion Aura development — one of Australia's largest planned communities — Baringa had already reached a population of 4,604 by the 2021 census. The suburb sits on land of the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) people, and its name derives from the Gubbi Gubbi language meaning 'little mountain'.

Baringa is purpose-built for families, boasting a brand-new primary school (opened 2018) and a state secondary college (opened 2021 for Years 7–12), a community centre, IGA supermarket, and Baringa Forest Park modelled on the local blackbutt forest landscape. With thousands of homes still under construction and the broader Aura precinct expected to house 50,000 people over 30 years, Baringa is one of the most dynamic growth suburbs on the Sunshine Coast. Young families are the core demographic, drawn by affordable house-and-land packages, modern infrastructure, and easy access to Caloundra and the Bruce Highway.

Baringa falls under postcode 4551 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kawana electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4551
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Fisher
State Electorate
Kawana
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.81°, 153.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.67 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Beerwah Station
14 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Sunbus Route 606,Route 607 — Caloundra CBD / Kawana 20–30 min to Caloundra
  • Aura Connect shuttle — Caloundra Station / Kawana Hospital 25 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Drive or bus to Beerwah (~14 km), train to Brisbane Central (~1 hr 30 min)
By Bus
Sunbus to Caloundra, then express bus to Brisbane (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 40 min via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr

🛣️ Car is the dominant commute mode. Sunshine Coast Airport at Maroochydore is ~24 km away. The planned Sunshine Coast Mass Transit project may improve connectivity in coming years.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

As a new master-planned community, Baringa has good internal footpaths, parks, and a local shopping centre, but most destinations beyond the suburb still require a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
4,604
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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