Caloundra, QLD 4551 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Caloundra is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4551, home to 3,932 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Sunshine Coast local government area and roughly 72 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,932
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $980 /week
- Median personal income
- $584 /week
- Median family income
- $1,373 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sunshine Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sunshine Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fisher
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 37%
Schools
- Caloundra City Private School (Pelican Waters)
- Baringa State Primary School
- Unity College (Caloundra West)
- Golden Beach State School
- Caloundra Christian College (Caloundra)
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Pelican Waters Bvd near The Corso
- Pelican Waters Bvd near Agincourt St
- Pelican Waters Bvd near Bledisloe Bvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 62.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 44.8% of the 4,417 resolvable premises in Caloundra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 19.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 44.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 22.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 13.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 23,962 across the Sunshine Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 13,472 theft, 2,615 drug offences, 2,154 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Caloundra?
Caloundra (QLD 4551) had 3,932 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Caloundra?
The median advertised rent in Caloundra is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Caloundra?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Caloundra covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Caloundra City Private School (Pelican Waters) (1.6 km), Baringa State Primary School (2.4 km), Unity College (Caloundra West) (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Caloundra?
Caloundra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (44.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Caloundra?
Across the surrounding area, 23,962 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (13,472), drug offences (2,615), violent (2,154). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Caloundra?
In Caloundra, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (62.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Caloundra?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Caloundra centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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