Dicky 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 Dicky Beach, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Dicky 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 | -26.78381 |
| Longitude | 153.13487 |
| Population | 2,072 |
| Density | 2072.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 77 km north |
Dicky Beach is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,072. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 2072.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 77 km north of Brisbane. Dicky Beach is located at 26.7838°S, 153.1349°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Dicky Beach unfolds as a sun-kissed haven where the gentle curve of the coastline meets the vibrant emerald of the hinterland. It lies 1.7 km north-north-east of Caloundra, QLD (from Caloundra, QLD: bearing 26°T), and is situated 12.5 km south-south-east of Buderim. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the restless ocean that shapes its shores. Low-slung dunes, carpeted with hardy, wind-sculpted grasses, form a natural barrier between the human settlement and the vastness of the Coral Sea. Beyond the immediate embrace of the beach, the land rises into rounded hills, cloaked in a dense, verdant scrub that hums with the unseen life of insects and birds. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a softened quality, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen across the sand, imbuing the entire scene with a quiet, luminous glow.
The story of Dicky Beach is intimately tied to the sea and the resilience of those who have called this stretch of coast home. Its name echoes a maritime past, a whisper of vessels that once navigated these waters, though the specifics of its naming are now part of local lore. The economy of Dicky Beach, while embracing tourism with its inviting waters and relaxed atmosphere, retains a connection to the ocean's bounty, with a scattering of boats hinting at lingering fishing traditions. Unlike some of its more developed neighbouring centres, Dicky Beach maintains a character of understated charm, where the pace of life feels dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides rather than the hurried demands of a metropolitan existence. The nearby headlands, providing panoramic views, serve as quiet sentinels to the enduring spirit of this coastal enclave.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dicky 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 Dicky Beach, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Dicky Beach 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 Dicky 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. |