Caloundra, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Caloundra, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Caloundra |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.79736 |
| Longitude | 153.12733 |
| Population | 96,305 |
| Density | 29723.8 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 76 km north |
Caloundra is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 96,305. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 29723.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 76 km north of Brisbane. Caloundra is located at 26.7974°S, 153.1273°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Caloundra unfolds as a coastal jewel where the Pacific breathes onto the Queensland mainland, a place of sun-drenched beaches and the gentle rise of coastal hills. It lies 13.5 km south-south-east of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 154°T), and is situated 11.1 km south-south-east of Mountain Creek. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light at dusk often washes over the landscape in hues of apricot and rose, painting long shadows across the sand and the roofs of houses. The terrain itself slopes with an easy grace from the broader expanse of the Pumicestone Passage, a sheltered waterway teeming with life, towards the more open, energetic surf beaches that face the open sea. Here, casuarinas whisper their secrets on the sea breeze, their needles a soft rustle against the steady murmur of the waves, and the underlying geology is a subtle presence, a firmness beneath the sand and the scattered outcrops of rock that punctuate the coastline.
This stretch of coast has long been a place of passage and sustenance, its history intertwined with the traditional custodians who understood the bounty of its waters and the rhythms of its tides. Later, European settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and coastal access, began to establish a presence, though the development of Caloundra into the vibrant centre it is today was a gradual process, not a sudden eruption. The local economy, once reliant on activities like timber-getting and early agriculture, has largely transformed to embrace tourism, with visitors drawn by the iconic lighthouses, the family-friendly atmosphere of its main beaches, and the sheer beauty of its natural surroundings. The Pumicestone Passage itself remains a focal point, a crucial nursery for marine life and a playground for boating and fishing, underpinning a significant part of Caloundra's enduring appeal and its connection to the aquatic world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caloundra, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Caloundra, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Caloundra includes the postcode (4551), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Caloundra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |