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Sunshine Coast

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

The Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, is a renowned beach destination with a blend of lively surf towns, stylish resorts, and lush hinterland. It offers golden sands, lively markets, and abundant nature trails, making it ideal for both relaxation and adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-26.56°, 152.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,315
Local Cost
$2,070
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
97
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MCY
Distance
23 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 92/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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