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Urban Centres: Caloundra, Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Noosa
Population: 303,389 (ERP 2016)
Post Codes: 4517 – 4519, 4522, 4569, 4571 – 4576
Key industries: Tourism, leisure, construction and retail, education, agribusiness, aviation and clean technologies.
Located about 100 km north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast is well-known for its pristine beaches, scenic drives and unspoiled national parks. From the ocean to the hinterland, restaurants in this region take advantage of fresh local produce.
It has a strong and growing economy, competitive business conditions, accessibility to major national and international markets and a great quality of life.
The Sunshine Coast also has an international airport, a Sunshine Coast line operated by Translink between the coast and Brisbane city, and scheduled bus services. A smart cities overview is available for Sunshine Coast, which provides information about housing, infrastructure and liveability.
The Sunshine Coast Council has information for New Residents. They also have a range of resources available on their website for migrants and multicultural community members, including events, activities and programs. You can also check out some video stories about the lives of multicultural people living on the Sunshine Coast and their journey to Australia.
The Nambour Community Centre provides settlement support, including assistance with writing your resume or filling in forms. They also have programs aimed at migrants, including the Suncoast Settlement Program and Cultural Connections Program. Caloundra Community Centre also has an adult literacy program, English conversation classes and a Global hub for women from different cultural backgrounds.