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
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 92/100.