Currimundi, 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 Currimundi, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Currimundi |
| 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 | -26.76728 |
| Longitude | 153.12367 |
| Population | 6,565 |
| Density | 1813.5 /km² |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 79 km north |
Currimundi is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,565. The locality covers an area of 3.6 km², giving a population density of about 1813.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 79 km north of Brisbane. Currimundi is located at 26.7673°S, 153.1237°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Currimundi unfolds as a coastal haven where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering expanse of the Pacific. It lies 3.4 km north of Caloundra, QLD (from Caloundra, QLD: bearing 354°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-south-east of Buderim. The air, alive with the briny tang of the ocean, carries the whisper of casuarina trees and the distant cry of gulls. Here, the landscape is a mosaic of golden sand dunes, their crests rippled by the persistent sea breeze, giving way to lush coastal heathland ablaze with wildflowers in the warmer months. The Currimundi Lake, a tranquil lagoon, acts as a serene counterpoint to the energetic surf that crashes further out, its waters a placid mirror reflecting the vast, ever-changing Queensland sky. The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon, washes over everything in a honeyed glow, softening the edges of the dunes and painting the water with strokes of rose and gold.
This stretch of coastline, long a place of solace and recreation, holds echoes of its past in the rhythm of its present. For generations, the traditional custodians knew these shores, their connection to the land and sea a deep and enduring legacy. Later, the area developed as a popular holiday destination, its accessible beaches and calm waters drawing families seeking respite from the inland heat. The local economy thrives on the perpetual flow of visitors, with boutique shops and cafes catering to a relaxed lifestyle, while the proximity to larger centres ensures a steady stream of day-trippers. The distinctive feature of Currimundi is this harmonious blend of natural beauty and a gentle, unassuming human presence, a place where the ocean's breath is a constant companion and the pace of life allows for quiet contemplation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Currimundi, 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 Currimundi, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Currimundi 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 Currimundi 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. |