Birtinya
QLD 4575 • Rest of QLD
About Birtinya
Birtinya is a rapidly growing suburb on the Sunshine Coast, located 8 km north of Caloundra and about 93 km north of Brisbane. With a population of around 4,400, this modern suburb has been developed as part of the Kawana Waters masterplanned community. Birtinya sits on the shores of Lake Kawana and is home to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, the region's major public hospital which opened in 2017.
The suburb features contemporary apartment living alongside the lake, with modern amenities and a growing health and education precinct around the hospital. Birtinya attracts healthcare workers, young professionals, and retirees seeking a coastal lifestyle with modern conveniences. The area offers walking and cycling paths around Lake Kawana, proximity to Sunshine Coast beaches, and a range of dining and retail options in the nearby Kawana Shoppingworld and Birtinya Town Centre.
Birtinya falls under postcode 4575 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kawana electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 612 — Caloundra to Maroochydore via Kawana 20 min to Maroochydore
- 615 — Kawana Waters loop 15 min
- Sunshine Coast line coach — Brisbane via Landsborough station 2 hours
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Future Sunshine Coast rail extension planned; Landsborough station 25 km away
Lake Kawana paths and nearby shops are walkable; car needed for most errands beyond the immediate area.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles8 The Avenue Birtinya 4575 QLD
Schools
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Cnr Tumut Street and Iluka Avenue
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Sportsmans Parade
Housing 2021 Census
11 state housing + 12 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 243
- 2. New Zealand 205
- 3. South Africa 74
- 4. Philippines 54
- 5. India 49
- 6. South Korea 33
- 7. Canada 32
- 8. United States 28
- 9. Scotland 25
- 10. Malaysia 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)