Castaways Beach, 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 Castaways Beach, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
| Locality | Castaways Beach |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Noosa Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.43282 |
| Longitude | 153.09812 |
| Population | 659 |
| Density | 231.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 4567 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 116 km north |
Castaways Beach is a locality in the Noosa Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 659. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 231.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 116 km north of Brisbane. Castaways Beach is located at 26.4328°S, 153.0981°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4567.
Castaways Beach unfurls itself along the Queensland coast, a broad sweep of pale sand meeting the endless blue of the Coral Sea. It lies 28.5 km north of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 6°T), and is situated 9.3 km east-south-east of Tewantin. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and the fainter, sweeter perfume of coastal heath that clings to the low dunes. Behind the beach, the land rises gently, a patchwork of dense, emerald bushland punctuated by the occasional clearing where sunlight spills onto the forest floor, illuminating the intricate patterns of ferns and fallen leaves. This is a place where the ocean's breath is a constant companion, shaping the very character of the landscape, its rhythmic sighing a lullaby to the scattered beachfront homes.
The story of Castaways Beach is one of quiet discovery and understated development, a far cry from the bustling centres further north. For generations, it remained a wilder edge of the Sunshine Coast, known to a few keen fishermen and those seeking an escape from the more developed shores. Its economy, like many along this stretch, is intrinsically tied to the sea and the surrounding hinterland, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty drawing visitors and residents alike. The nearby Noosa National Park acts as a protective embrace, its ancient rainforests and walking trails offering a profound counterpoint to the open expanse of the ocean, while the subtle hum of tourism provides a gentle pulse to the local life, a quiet industry built on the simple allure of sun, sand, and the vast, indifferent beauty of the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Castaways Beach, 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 Castaways Beach, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Castaways Beach includes the postcode (4567), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Noosa Shire), 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 Castaways Beach 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. |