Coolum 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 Coolum Beach, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Coolum Beach |
| 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 | -26.53279 |
| Longitude | 153.06969 |
| Population | 9,346 |
| Density | 342.2 /km² |
| Area | 27.3 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 4573 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 104 km north |
Coolum Beach is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,346. The locality covers an area of 27.3 km², giving a population density of about 342.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 104 km north of Brisbane. Coolum Beach is located at 26.5328°S, 153.0697°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4573.
Coolum Beach unfolds as a vibrant strip where the Pacific’s breath perpetually kisses volcanic shores. It lies 17.3 km north of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 0°T), and is situated 13.7 km north of Maroochydore. The dominant feature is Mount Coolum, a majestic dome of ancient rock that presides over the coastal plain, its slopes cloaked in the vibrant greens of eucalypt forest and tangled heath. Below, the town itself is a tapestry of low-rise buildings, a scattering of holiday apartments and homes, all facing east towards the endless expanse of the ocean. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt and the subtle, sweet perfume of flowering native shrubs, a scent that mingles with the warmth of the Queensland sun. The beaches themselves are broad, golden crescents, their sands often etched with the intricate patterns of receding tides, a constant reminder of the sea's ceaseless ebb and flow.
The genesis of Coolum Beach is deeply entwined with its natural bounty and the evolving fortunes of the Sunshine Coast. For millennia, this coastline was a place of sustenance and passage for Indigenous peoples, the land whispering stories of their connection to Country. Later, the area transitioned from its early days as a quiet fishing and farming settlement, its economy gradually shifting towards the burgeoning tourism that defines much of the region today. The construction of the Bruce Highway brought increased accessibility, allowing more travellers to discover the allure of its expansive beaches and the allure of Mount Coolum's panoramic vistas. While pockets of agriculture persist in the hinterland, the hum of local commerce now largely revolves around the visitor economy, with cafes, surf shops, and accommodation providers forming the backbone of Coolum Beach's present-day character, a place where the rhythm of the waves often dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coolum 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 Coolum Beach, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Coolum Beach includes the postcode (4573), 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 Coolum 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. |