The Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban region in South East Queensland, Australia. In 1967, it was defined as "the area contained in the Shires of Landsborough, Maroochy and Noosa, but excluding Bribie Island". Located 100 km north of the centre of Brisbane in South East Queensland, on the Coral Sea coastline, its urban area spans approximately 60 k…
The Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban region in South East Queensland, Australia. In 1967, it was defined as "the area contained in the Shires of Landsborough, Maroochy and Noosa, but excluding Bribie Island". Located 100 km north of the centre of Brisbane in South East Queensland, on the Coral Sea coastline, its urban area spans approximately 60 km of coastline and hinterland from Pelican Waters to Tewantin.
Population: 398,840 (2021) (9th)
Location: 100 km (62 mi) from Brisbane
Area: 1,633 km² (630.5 sq mi) (2016 urban)
LGA(s): Sunshine Coast Region · Shire of Noosa
State electorate(s): Buderim, Caloundra, Glass House, Kawana, Maroochydore, Nicklin, Noosa
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