Moffat 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 Moffat Beach, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Moffat 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 | -26.79335 |
| Longitude | 153.13599 |
| Population | 2,575 |
| Density | 1893.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 76 km north |
Moffat Beach is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,575. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 1893.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 76 km north of Brisbane. Moffat Beach is located at 26.7934°S, 153.1360°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Moffat Beach unfolds as a sliver of sun-drenched coastline, where the gentle curve of sand meets the restless Pacific. The air here carries the unmistakable tang of salt and kelp, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, washes over the scene in hues of honey and rose, softening the edges of the low-slung buildings and the scattered pandanus palms. Behind the beachfront, the land rises subtly, a gentle swell of green that hints at the hinterland beyond, while the ocean itself, a shifting palette of turquoise and sapphire, hums with an eternal rhythm, its waves breaking in a soft, persistent sigh.
This stretch of coast, once part of a broader agricultural landscape, now thrives on the ebb and flow of a different kind of harvest – the steady stream of visitors drawn to its relaxed charm. The local economy is deeply entwined with tourism, its small collection of cafes, surf shops, and boutiques catering to those seeking sun, surf, and the unhurried pace of seaside life. Though not a place of grand historical monuments, Moffat Beach carries the quiet legacy of generations who have found solace and sustenance on its shores, the echo of their presence felt in the weathered timber of older structures and the enduring spirit of its residents, who maintain a proud, unpretentious connection to this beautiful corner of the Sunshine Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moffat 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 Moffat Beach, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Moffat 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 Moffat 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. |