South East Queensland — Council Development Profile

Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Master-planned greenfield scale plus a brand-new CBD at Maroochydore

A rare mix of master-planned greenfield scale and a brand-new CBD at Maroochydore, backed by new rail and 2032 exposure.

Mooloolaba Beach, Sunshine Coast

Photo: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Development Snapshot

Population
~360,000 (ERP, 2024)
Projected Population 2046
~565,700
Dwelling Target to 2046
+84,800 new dwellings (ShapingSEQ 2023)
Planning Scheme
Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (new scheme in progress)
Land Area
~2,291 km²
Median House Price
~$1.08M (CoreLogic, 2025)

ShapingSEQ 2023; QGSO 2023; EDQ; CoreLogic 2025; Sunshine Coast Council. Figures are indicative and should be verified before any transaction.

Planning & Zoning

  • Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (new scheme underway)
  • Caloundra South / Aura PDA — ~20,000 dwellings
  • Maroochydore City Centre PDA — new greenfield CBD
  • Beerwah East and Harmony growth fronts

Growth & Demographics

  • ~360,000 residents → ~565,700 by 2046
  • +84,800 dwellings to 2046 (ShapingSEQ)
  • Mix of greenfield expansion and infill

Development Pipeline & Approvals

  • Maroochydore CBD build-out
  • Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line (Beerwah–Birtinya)
  • Airport expansion; Birtinya health precinct

Investment Angle

  • Greenfield scale plus city-shaping infill
  • New rail, airport and 2032 demand drivers
  • Long runway: +84,800 dwellings to 2046

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