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City Overview

The Sunshine Coast is a coastal city located on the east coast of Australia situated 100km north of Brisbane. With a population of approximately 300,000 it has earned the title of being the ninth largest city in Australia. With its subtropical climate and temperatures that remain sunny and warm throughout the year it has a thriving tourism industry bringing visitors from all over the world to its shores. The Sunshine Coast offers an ideal balance of lush beautiful beaches, subtropical rainforests amongst long stretches of hinterland. The region boasts renowned landmarks and attractions such as the iconic Australian Zoo, home to the late and amazing Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and the Glass House Mountains Range show casing 16 breathtaking mountains set against an abundant native hinterland, as well as the spectacular Fraser Island. Fraser Island picture courtesy of Gabor Varga

Maroochydore is the heart of the Coast where you will find the Sunshine Plaza that offers a colourful diverse blend of shopping, cafe and restaurants, stunning stretches of golden sand, a bustling nightlife and nature trails for those who enjoy an early morning cycle, jog or walk. Noosa is another favoured holiday spot close to the heart of the Sunshine Coast where tourists flock to enjoy the spectacular beaches, stunning national parks and serene lakes. There’s something for everyone; kayaking, canoeing, surfing and for those adventurous souls you can try swimming with humpback whales! 

The Sunshine Coast has an amazing line up of festivals and cultural events such as the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon, Big Pineapple Food Festival, Noosa Festival of Surfing and the Australian PGA championship. There are many transport options available to get to and around the Gold Coast using buses, trains, ferries, trams and taxis. The Sunshine Coast Airport or Maroochydore Airport as its known to locals, services flights for travellers who want to relax and cut down on travel time.

Glass House Mountains picture courtesy of John Charles

Source: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_Coast,_Queensland

http://www.australia.com/en/places/qld/sunshine-coast.html

https://www.experienceoz.com.au/en/gold-coast-vs-sunshine-coast

https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/Maroochydore

http://www.australia.com/en/places/qld/qld-noosa.html

https://www.queensland.com/en-id/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast/events

Fun facts and trivia about Sunshine Coast

• The murder of George Dann a Chinese banana grower who was stabbed to death by Italian Guiseppe Sciglitano is the story behind the ghost in The Majestic Theatre in Pomona which is believed to be the most haunted building in the Sunshine Coast.
• In the Sippy Downs suburb in Earnest Lane stand 21 homes that are identical to one another with a slight difference in colour plans being the only way residents can tell the difference.
• Mudjima Island, which is a part of the Maroochy River Conservation Park was once owned by Scottish actor Sean Connery during his marriage to Mooloolaba native actress Diane Cilento.    
• The Glasshouse Mountains are rumoured to be a site of alien activity according to reports compiled by UFO Research Queensland in 1956.
• In the 1820’s three castaways Richard Parsons, Thomas Pamphlet and John Finnigan became the first white inhabitants in the Sunshine Coast who for eight months lived alongside the Kabi Kabi Aborigines.
• The Ettamogah Pub is renowned for being the most photographed pub in Australia and has become an icon in the Sunshine Coast. The Aboriginal meaning of Ettamogah is “place of good drink”.
• There is an Aboriginal myth that lays claim to an ancient curse causing any couple that climbs Mount Coolum together to break up.
• Mount Coolum is Australia’s second largest rock.
• In 2015/2016 King’s Beach in Caloundra was named Queensland’s best and safest beach by Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Ettamogah Pub picture courtesy of Garry

Weather in Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a subtropical climate where you can enjoy hot summers moderated by gentle sea breezes and warm winter days with the average temperatures at night dropping to 16C. Rainfall is an uncommon occurrence and can be sighted during the more humid summer months between January and February and mainly at night. The Sunshine Coast has one of the greatest sunshine ratings in the southern hemisphere and is typically pleasant all year round. Due to its subtropical climate and high UV index the use of sun protection is highly advised.                            

Summer: December - Feb

Average: 31C

Autumn: March – May

Average: 28C

Winter: June – August

Average: 23C

Spring: September – November

Average: 28C 
 

Source: 

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/climate/station.jsp?lt=site&lc=40861

https://www.travelonline.com/sunshine-coast/weather.html

Relocating

The Sunshine Coast has over 10,000 operating small to medium businesses servicing local and international markets leaving ample room to create new business. Its prime location and thriving tourist industry undoubtedly adds to its potential for opportunity and growth. There are plenty of ideal suburbs to choose from whether you are after ocean views or lush greenery, due to an increase in housing and development. Noosa Hill is a beautiful suburb just a walk away from Noosa Junction Business Centre and close to Hastings Street that offers an abundance of shopping, five star restaurants, cafes and stunning resorts. Sippy Downs is another suburb located in the Buderim region of the Coast that offers affordable housing and is home to the University of the Sunshine Coast. With affordable housing, stunning locations, the highest standard of modern amenities and infrastructure and friendly locals, it isn’t hard to see why the Sunshine Coast has become the fastest developing area in Australia.

Sunshine Coast Daily

Sunshine Coast Australia

Noosa Van Lines

Removalists in Sunshine Coast

Moving can be an exciting yet stressful event and trying to find the best removalists with reasonable rates and professional attitudes can heighten the stress factor. We have a provided a list below of a number of professionals to help in the Sunshine Coast area:

Platinum Removals

Johns Furniture Removals

Toucan Home Maintenance and Removals

Beached Removals

Moving your business to Sunshine Coast 

The Sunshine Coast has a vast range of support networks to guide and assist in relocating or starting a new business. Workshops, training and business advisory services are available to support businesses of all types macro or micro. For additional information and links to support programs see:

My Sunshine Coast

Business Queensland

Sunshine Coast Council

Innovation Centre

Top Community Services in Sunshine Coast

There is a wide range of community services, government and non-government in the Sunshine Coast that offer support and services to adults and families in regards to jobs, housing and accommodation, ageing and disability, youth and child care, domestic violence, family assistance, multicultural services and general information and advice for residents. For a comprehensive list of not for profit and Government departments:

My Community Directory

Centacare

Sunshine Coast Community Services

Queensland Health

Schools

There are close to 80 primary and secondary schools in the Sunshine Coast that offer an exceptional standard of quality education. Tertiary education is available at the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE that has campuses in various locations such as Maroochydore, Noosa, Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Gympie and Nambour. The newest University to be built in Australia is the University of the Sunshine Coast that offers a broad range of exceptional courses at four different locations, respectively Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast, Gympie and Southbank Brisbane with a fifth campus opening at Petrie in 2020. For a comprehensive list of schools and educational offerings check out the following links:

University of the Sunshine Coast

CQ University Noosa

Sunshine Coast Tafe

Sunshine Coast Australia

 

Getting Around Sunshine Coast

Public transport , buses, trains, ferries, trams and taxis:

Translink

Queensland Rail 

Sunshine Coast Australia

Suncoast Cabs

Sunshine Coast Airport
 

City Sightseeing

Visit Sunshine Coast

Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast picture courtesy of Mary Louise and Andrew

Employment 

Sunshine Coast Daily

Seek

Indeed

Queensland Government Jobs
 

Sunshine Coast News

Sunshine Coast Daily

ABC Sunshine Coast News

Sunshine Coast