Sunshine Coast Council

Coolum Beach, QLD 4573

Sunshine Coast - Greater Region

Suburb
11,612 residents
27.32 km2

Overview

Diversity

7 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

5 / 10
0510

Population

Estimate
Forecast
95% Confidence Interval

Key Statistics

Based on ABS Estimate Resident Population

Coolum Beach
Population11,612
Growth Rate 1yr1.38%
Average 5yr Growth1.26%
Forecast Average 5yr Growth1.08%

Coolum Beach currently has a population of 11,612. The 1 year growth rate is at 1.38%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 1.26%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 12,251, with average 5yr of 1.08%.

Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.

Crime & Safety

Violent Crime

Greater Sunshine Coast Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Sunshine Coast

Antisocial Behaviour
11297.5
Assault
284.2311.9
Robbery
17.220.9
Homicide
01.2
Total413.4431.5

Coolum Beach is ranked 40 / 71 in Greater Sunshine Coast in terms of people safety. It has lower people crime rate compare to Greater Sunshine Coast. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 6.68%.


Property Crime

Greater Sunshine Coast Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Sunshine Coast

Trespassing
301.4533.2
Theft
2,626.63,082.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
163.6189.5
Property Damage
594.2472.2
Arson
25.816.6
Total3,711.64,294.3

Coolum Beach is ranked 49 / 77 in Greater Sunshine Coast in terms of property safety. It has about equal property crime rate compare to Greater Sunshine Coast. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has decreased by 6.1%.


Nearby Schools

Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb

Schools Nearby


Disclaimer. Always check directly with the school to vertify local catchment and intake area.

Diversity

Land Composition

Agriculture

66.8%

Residential

20.5%

Industrial

11.6%

Commercial

0.6%

Retail

0.5%

Amenities

Supermarkets

  • Coles
  • Woolworths
  • Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd

Shopping Centres

  • Coolum Park Shopping Centre
    (small centre)

Climate

Average Monthly Temperatures