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Australia: Sunshine Coast

Contents: Sunshine Coast

Significant Urban Area

387,472 Population [2021] – estimate

417,982 Population [2024] – estimate

2,100km² Area

199.0/km² Density [2024]

2.6% Annual Population Change [2021 → 2024]

Contents: Statistical Areas of Significant Urban Area

The population of the statistical areas (level 2) in Sunshine Coast agglomeration according to official estimates.

The Details icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, country of birth, language, ethnic group, religion).

NameStatusPopulation
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1991-06-30		Population
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1996-06-30		Population
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2001-06-30		Population
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2006-06-30		Population
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2011-06-30		Population
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2016-06-30		Population
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2021-06-30		Population
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2024-06-30
Aroona - CurrimundiStatistical Area3,3526,4828,9279,9299,98810,28110,12210,281
BeerwahStatistical Area4,0854,4774,7965,6517,3568,3759,3359,878
Bli BliStatistical Area3,6474,6625,6326,2896,8908,51010,86011,834
Buddina - MinyamaStatistical Area5,4975,5616,0966,4636,4316,7197,0077,199
Buderim (North)Statistical Area8,61712,13213,99415,15615,85917,08518,16819,760
Buderim (South)Statistical Area4,3639,10311,12013,68814,91016,79417,79018,313
Caloundra - Kings BeachStatistical Area4,5255,0715,2205,7766,3656,8857,0117,065
Caloundra West - BaringaStatistical Area9411,3101,9863,6505,4367,71915,97021,953
Coolum BeachStatistical Area6,1347,92910,78012,36013,72914,99216,18416,992
Diddillibah - RosemountStatistical Area2,4872,9313,0323,3143,4473,8764,4364,690
Eumundi - YandinaStatistical Area5,7037,4097,7018,8039,71810,76812,50113,501
Glass House MountainsStatistical Area2,3163,5984,3334,8265,6685,9216,6077,194
Golden Beach - Pelican WatersStatistical Area4,4305,0646,4099,04410,61312,19813,15013,987
LandsboroughStatistical Area5,4936,8017,2488,6739,79510,43415,91920,622
Marcoola - MudjimbaStatistical Area3,6885,9126,8499,41210,63511,31412,07712,553
Maroochydore - KuluinStatistical Area12,64414,51514,91916,37317,39419,98723,64525,351
Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North)Statistical Area1,6522,3003,4866,37010,11913,09314,58615,037
Moffat Beach - Battery HillStatistical Area6,6997,1987,5397,8028,0718,1128,1888,285
Mooloolaba - Alexandra HeadlandStatistical Area8,6729,42410,52511,08111,62212,16812,63113,075
Mountain CreekStatistical Area2,2493,2525,0876,3367,24511,68912,12612,310
NambourStatistical Area12,99813,92415,36116,50218,66520,38022,82124,367
Noosa HeadsStatistical Area2,9383,7583,7853,8164,2214,7545,1585,291
Noosa HinterlandStatistical Area9,98813,59716,12419,34821,15122,44424,52425,972
NoosavilleStatistical Area3,6234,8226,6567,3538,0649,0739,4029,623
PalmwoodsStatistical Area5,7817,2908,0629,66110,46910,83811,77913,207
Parrearra - WaranaStatistical Area5,1305,8695,7728,3999,4079,80410,48011,115
Peregian Beach - Marcus BeachStatistical Area9811,7103,4143,5853,9593,8744,1584,355
Peregian SpringsStatistical Area1,0131,7661111,6624,0367,48910,80411,859
Sippy DownsStatistical Area2691,0903,2567,0279,39710,63211,69812,569
Sunshine BeachStatistical Area3,6285,0956,3936,7246,6976,8156,9277,443
TewantinStatistical Area4,9137,7419,42910,25210,35810,57810,62510,691
Wurtulla - BirtinyaStatistical Area4,3875,2765,5525,5286,1098,03410,78311,610
Sunshine Coast Significant Urban Area152,843197,069229,594270,853303,824341,635387,472417,982

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Explanation: All areas according to the definition of 2021. The population structure presents census results; unlike the estimates, they are not adjusted for underenumeration.

Further information about the population structure:

MalesFemales48.1%51.9%
GenderPersons
Males184,225
Females198,685
Gender (C 2021)
Males184,225
Females198,685
0-17 years18-64years65+ years20.9%22.2%57%
Age GroupsPersons
0-17 years79,909
18-64 years218,127
65+ years84,855
Age Groups (C 2021)
0-17 years79,909
18-64 years218,127
65+ years84,855
MalesFemales
Age DistributionMalesFemales
90+ years13702535
80-89 years78179307
70-79 years1912920822
60-69 years2339026219
50-59 years2405927545
40-49 years2356226013
30-39 years2111923682
20-29 years1862519619
10-19 years2408423099
0-9 years2105019845
Age Distribution (C 2021)
90+ years3,905
80-89 years17,124
70-79 years39,951
60-69 years49,609
50-59 years51,604
40-49 years49,575
30-39 years44,801
20-29 years38,244
10-19 years47,183
0-9 years40,895
AustraliaNew Zeal…British Isl…Chinese…South AsiaSouth-Ea…Other co…77.8%
Country of BirthPersons
Australia282,902
New Zealand16,364
British Isles27,410
Chinese Asia1,385
South Asia3,812
South-East Asia4,568
Other country26,983
Country of Birth (C 2021)
Australia282,902
New Zealand16,364
British Isles27,410
Chinese Asia1,385
South Asia3,812
South-East Asia4,568
Other country26,983
EnglishOtherlanguage93.5%
LanguagePersons
English339,695
Other language23,579
Language (C 2021)
English339,695
Other language23,579
IndigenousNon-Indigenous97.5%
Ethnic GroupPersons
Indigenous8,982
Non-Indigenous356,092
Ethnic Group (C 2021)
Indigenous8,982
Non-Indigenous356,092
ChristianMuslimBuddhistHinduOther rel…Secular /…Other46.7%50.6%
ReligionPersons
Christian166,072
Muslim898
Buddhist3,753
Hindu2,390
Jew408
Other religion / belief1,915
Secular / no religion179,848
Religion (C 2021)
Christian166,072
Muslim898
Buddhist3,753
Hindu2,390
Jew408
Other religion / belief1,915
Secular / no religion179,848

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