Southern Sunshine Coast
Moving to Caloundra
Southern gateway, beaches, more accessible price points, strong retiree and family mix.
Lifestyle
Bulcock Street, calm Bribie-sheltered swimming at Golden Beach and surf at Kings and Dicky Beach. Closest part of the Coast to Brisbane.
Housing stock
Older beach units being renewed, post-war houses at Moffat and Dicky Beach, and newer estates at Aura and Baringa inland.
Price expectations
Generally the Coast's most accessible established beachside market, though Moffat Beach and Shelly Beach have tightened sharply.
Commute
About 1 hour 15 to Brisbane CBD, 25-30 minutes to Maroochydore.
Who it suits
First movers to the Coast, Brisbane commuters and retirees.
What to check
Aura and Baringa are large, still-building estates - very different from established Caloundra in feel and resale profile.
Schools near Caloundra
Catchments are drawn by street address, not suburb. Always verify the exact property on the Queensland EdMap catchment tool and confirm with the school before you sign. School links above go to each school's own website - a link is not a guarantee of catchment or a place.
Before deciding, compare transport and commute options and how local weather can affect a property.
Schools around Caloundra on the map
Every school in this part of the Coast, plotted so you can see how far each one is from the streets you are considering. Pin positions are approximate - always confirm the catchment for the exact address.
15 schools nearby
Currimundi - State Primary
Currimundi - State Primary
Bokarina - State P-12
ACE academic excellence
Meridan Plains - State P-12
Caloundra - State Primary
Caloundra - State Secondary
Baringa - State Primary
Caloundra West - Catholic Secondary
Birtinya - Independent P-12
Caloundra West - Independent P-12
Currimundi - State P-12
Beerwah - Independent P-12
Beerwah - State Secondary
Pelican Waters - State Primary
Bells Creek - Catholic P-12
How Caloundra rates
A relative, qualitative read against the other areas on this site - a planning guide, not a valuation.
Typical property types: Beach units, family homes, new estates nearby. Flood and hazard check: Check coastal and creek-adjacent streets.
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Is Caloundra a good place to live?
Bulcock Street, calm Bribie-sheltered swimming at Golden Beach and surf at Kings and Dicky Beach. Closest part of the Coast to Brisbane. It suits first movers to the coast, brisbane commuters and retirees.
What are house prices like in Caloundra?
Generally the Coast's most accessible established beachside market, though Moffat Beach and Shelly Beach have tightened sharply.
How long is the commute from Caloundra?
About 1 hour 15 to Brisbane CBD, 25-30 minutes to Maroochydore.
What schools serve Caloundra?
Commonly referenced options include Caloundra State School, Caloundra State High School, Baringa State Primary School. Queensland state school catchments are set by address, so confirm the specific property.
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