Golden 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 Golden Beach, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Golden 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 | -26.8228 |
| Longitude | 153.11751 |
| Population | 6,093 |
| Density | 1443.8 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 72 km north |
Golden Beach is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,093. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 1443.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 72 km north of Brisbane. Golden Beach is located at 26.8228°S, 153.1175°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Golden Beach rests where the mainland surrenders to the gentle embrace of the Pumicestone Passage, a shimmering ribbon of turquoise that separates the mainland from the wild, untamed beauty of the Bribie Island National Park. It lies 3.0 km south-south-west of Caloundra, QLD (from Caloundra, QLD: bearing 199°T), and is situated 13.8 km south of Mountain Creek. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt and the subtle scent of coastal heath, a fragrant blend that softens the edges of the day. Low-slung homes, painted in hues that echo the shifting colours of the sea and sky, peek from behind wind-swept banks of native vegetation, their gardens a riot of bougainvillea and hibiscus. The dominant sound is the hushed sigh of water lapping at the shore, a constant, soothing cadence that underscores the unhurried rhythm of life in Golden Beach. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the landscape rises subtly, a series of low dunes and sandy flats that eventually give way to more established residential streets, all oriented towards the expansive, glittering waterway.
This stretch of coast has long been a place of quiet replenishment, its history intertwined with the ebb and flow of the tides and the bounty of the passage. For generations, Indigenous peoples have known the rich fishing grounds and the sheltered waters, a heritage that subtly informs the present-day connection to country. The modern settlement of Golden Beach, however, truly began to find its footing in the latter half of the 20th century, evolving from a sleepy holiday enclave into a vibrant residential community. The local economy, while modest, thrives on the tourism that draws visitors to its calm waters for boating, fishing, and kayaking, and the convenient access to larger urban centres. The iconic passage itself is the lifeblood of Golden Beach, a natural harbour for small craft and a vital ecosystem supporting a diverse array of marine life, a constant reminder of the delicate balance between human habitation and the wild, beautiful nature that defines this coastal haven.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Golden 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 Golden Beach, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Golden 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 Golden 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. |