Caloundra West, 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 West, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Caloundra West |
| 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 | -26.80505 |
| Longitude | 153.10002 |
| Population | 6,190 |
| Density | 749.4 /km² |
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 74 km north |
Caloundra West is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,190. The locality covers an area of 8.3 km², giving a population density of about 749.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 74 km north of Brisbane. Caloundra West is located at 26.8051°S, 153.1000°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Caloundra West unfolds across a gentle undulation of land, a mosaic of suburban sprawl meeting the fringes of rural Queensland. It lies 2.8 km west-south-west of Caloundra, QLD (from Caloundra, QLD: bearing 252°T), and is situated 13.4 km south-south-east of Buderim. Here, the air carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming jacarandas and the distant, salty tang of the ocean, even though the coastline itself is some kilometres away. The landscape is characterised by broad, sun-drenched streets lined with homes that seem to breathe in the warm air, their verandahs offering shade from the persistent, bright Queensland sun. Patches of remnant bushland, a whisper of the wilder country that once dominated, punctuate the developed areas, providing a habitat for kookaburras whose laughter echoes through the afternoons and the occasional flash of a kingfisher’s iridescent plumage. The terrain itself is forgiving, rising and falling in soft swells, a landscape that feels open and welcoming, hinting at the vastness of the Sunshine Coast beyond.
The story of Caloundra West is one of gradual expansion, a testament to the magnetic pull of the neighbouring coastal hubs and the enduring appeal of a Queensland lifestyle. While its history is less about a single founding event and more about organic growth, the area’s development has been significantly shaped by the agricultural past of the broader region, with remnants of pineapple farms and grazing land still visible in its nomenclature and its layout. Today, the local economy is largely driven by its role as a burgeoning residential centre, a place where families seek a connection to the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast without being directly on the beach. This connection is palpable in the weekend markets that spring to life, the local sports fields alive with activity, and the quiet hum of a community that values its proximity to both the vibrant coastal strip and the more tranquil hinterland. The subtle shift in light as dusk approaches, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose, imbues Caloundra West with a quiet, enduring charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caloundra West, 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 West, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Caloundra West 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 West 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. |