Coolum Beach
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Coolum Beach is a laid-back coastal town on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, renowned for its wide sandy beaches, surf breaks, and relaxed lifestyle. Popular with families, surfers, and nature enthusiasts, the town offers breathtaking ocean views and easy access to scenic national parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
9,152
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-26.53°, 153.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,705
Local Cost
$1,890
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
91
English
100
Temperature
21.6°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
9.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1293 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
70
Walk Score
70
Footways
140.0
Airport
MCY
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.