Mooloolaba, 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 Mooloolaba, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Mooloolaba |
| 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 | -26.68524 |
| Longitude | 153.11319 |
| Population | 9,502 |
| Density | 2393.5 /km² |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 4557 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 88 km north |
Mooloolaba is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,502. The locality covers an area of 4.0 km², giving a population density of about 2393.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km north of Brisbane. Mooloolaba is located at 26.6852°S, 153.1132°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4557.
Mooloolaba unfurls along Queensland's coast, a vibrant tapestry of golden sand and turquoise water. It lies 4.5 km east of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 86°T), and is situated 12.5 km north of Caloundra. The dominant feature is the striking headland, a rocky outcrop that juts defiantly into the Pacific, its slopes cloaked in a green that feels almost impossibly lush against the relentless blue of the sky. Below, the harbour hums with the activity of boats, their masts creating a delicate filigree against the horizon, while the beach itself, a broad sweep of fine sand, catches the sun with a dazzling brilliance. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt and the fainter, sweeter perfume of flowering shrubs, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and the soft, insistent whisper of waves provides a perpetual soundtrack to Mooloolaba’s days.
The history of Mooloolaba is intrinsically linked to the sea, its early days shaped by fishing and the burgeoning tourism that began to draw visitors to its pristine shores. The local economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the ocean, with a well-regarded fishing fleet bringing in fresh catches daily, a tradition that continues to define the character of the harbour. Beyond the immediate allure of the beach and the marina, the hinterland beckons, though Mooloolaba itself is resolutely coastal, its identity forged by the ebb and flow of tides. The distinctive shape of the headland, a landmark for generations, has witnessed the evolution of Mooloolaba from a quiet settlement to a popular destination, a place where the rhythm of life is still largely dictated by the sun and the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mooloolaba, 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 Mooloolaba, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mooloolaba includes the postcode (4557), 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 Mooloolaba 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. |