Caloundra
QLD 4551 • Rest of QLD
About Caloundra
Caloundra is a coastal suburb and the central business district of the Caloundra urban centre on the southern Sunshine Coast in Queensland, approximately 95 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of around 3,932, it serves as the commercial and cultural heart of the broader Caloundra area. The suburb sits on a headland overlooking the Coral Sea, with Bribie Island just 200 metres offshore, and its name derives from the Kabi language.
Bulcock Street forms the main shopping strip, offering a charming mix of boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and essential services. The suburb boasts multiple beaches including Bulcock Beach, Kings Beach, and nearby Moffat Beach, making it a magnet for tourists and lifestyle seekers. Caloundra attracts retirees, young families, and sea-changers from Brisbane who want coastal living with good amenities, a vibrant arts scene, and a relaxed Sunshine Coast atmosphere without the bustle of the Gold Coast.
Caloundra falls under postcode 4551 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caloundra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 600 — Maroochydore via Mooloolaba (high frequency) 55-65 min
- 605 — Landsborough Station 30-35 min
- 607 — Caloundra West & Bells Creek 15-20 min
- 602/603/604 — Local Caloundra area services 10-25 min
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ No direct train to Caloundra; bus 605 connects to Landsborough station for QR Sunshine Coast Line trains to Brisbane. Route 600 is the main coastal bus service.
Bulcock Street CBD and beachfront are very walkable; outer residential areas require a car for shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesSunland Shopping Centre Cnr Bowen Avenue & First Avenue Caloundra 4551 QLD
Schools
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7 Gregson Place
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Pelican Waters Blvd Pelican Waters
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88 Queen Street
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56A Queen Street
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Buderim Street
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17 Buderim Street
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Gregory Street
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168 Sunset Drive
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Alfred Street
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Woodlands Boulevard
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Talara Street
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47 Lomond Crescent
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 217
- 2. New Zealand 207
- 3. Scotland 36
- 4. Nepal 26
- 5. United States 26
- 6. South Africa 21
- 7. Germany 20
- 8. India 18
- 9. Philippines 18
- 10. Canada 16
- 11. Netherlands 16
- 12. Brazil 12
- 13. Italy 11
- 14. Japan 10
- 15. Fiji 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)