Marcoola, 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 Marcoola, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Marcoola |
| 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 | -26.59245 |
| Longitude | 153.07973 |
| Population | 3,337 |
| Density | 244.3 /km² |
| Area | 13.7 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4564 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 98 km north |
Marcoola is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,337. The locality covers an area of 13.7 km², giving a population density of about 244.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km north of Brisbane. Marcoola is located at 26.5924°S, 153.0797°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4564.
Marcoola rests where the land begins to sigh its way towards the Pacific, a stretch of coastal Queensland defined by the gentle curve of its beaches and the rustle of pandanus palms. It lies 10.7 km north of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 6°T), and is situated 7.0 km north of Maroochydore. Here, the air carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly as the day wanes, can cast a burnished gold across the dunes, softening their edges and lending a quiet grandeur to the landscape. The sand underfoot is fine and pale, a stark contrast to the deeper greens of the coastal scrub that fringes the northern end, where the land begins its slow rise towards the hinterland, hinting at the ancient volcanic bones that lie beneath. The rhythm of Marcoola is one of ebb and flow, dictated by the tides and the seasons, a place where the vastness of the ocean seems to seep into the very character of the settlement.
The history of Marcoola is, like much of this coastline, intertwined with the stories of early selectors and the slow but steady encroachment of civilisation upon the bush. While not a hub of heavy industry, the local economy has historically found its feet in the generous bounty of the sea and the fertile coastal plains, with fishing and small-scale agriculture playing their part. More recently, tourism has become a significant thread, drawing visitors to its unpretentious beaches and the promise of a more relaxed pace of life, a stark contrast to the bustling energy of neighbouring centres. Marcoola’s charm lies in its straightforwardness; it’s a place that doesn’t shout its virtues, but rather offers them gently – the pleasure of a quiet walk along the shore, the sound of distant surf, the simple beauty of the afternoon sun warming the verandah.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marcoola, 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 Marcoola, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Marcoola includes the postcode (4564), 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 Marcoola 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. |