Parrearra, 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 Parrearra, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Parrearra |
| 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 | -26.71086 |
| Longitude | 153.12213 |
| Population | 4,356 |
| Density | 1763.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 4575 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 85 km north |
Parrearra is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,356. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 1763.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 85 km north of Brisbane. Parrearra is located at 26.7109°S, 153.1221°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4575.
Parrearra unfurls along the western edge of the Mooloolah River, a verdant ribbon of land where the brackish waters whisper secrets to the sea breezes. It lies 5.9 km east-south-east of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 115°T), and is situated 9.6 km north of Caloundra. The terrain here is a gentle embrace of low-lying plains, punctuated by the occasional rise that offers a sweeping panorama of mangrove-fringed waterways and the distant shimmer of the Pacific. Sunlight, filtered through the broad leaves of coastal scrub and the occasional towering gum, paints shifting patterns on the sandy tracks that crisscross the neighbourhood, and the air carries the subtle, briny tang of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of the maritime influence that shapes this coastal enclave. The very colour of the earth, a rich, sandy loam, seems to absorb the golden hues of late afternoon, giving the landscape a warm, inviting character.
Historically, this stretch of coast was part of a broader agricultural landscape, with pioneering families working the land before the advent of modern development. The Mooloolah River itself has long been a vital artery, supporting a local economy once tied to fishing and timber, and now increasingly to tourism and residential development. Parrearra today is a vibrant hub where the pace of life is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the leisurely routines of its residents. The proximity to the harbour and the myriad of boating channels fosters a strong connection to the water, evident in the moored yachts and the lively chatter of fishermen mending their nets near the public jetties. This is a place where the quiet hum of everyday life blends harmoniously with the natural beauty, a distinctive blend of coastal charm and grounded community spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parrearra, 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 Parrearra, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Parrearra includes the postcode (4575), 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 Parrearra 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. |