Maroochydore (suburb)

Maroochydore is a coastal suburb of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, and is the central suburb of the Maroochydore urban centre.

Maroochydore
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Aerodrome Road, 2006
Maroochydore
Coordinates26.655°S 153.093°E / -26.655; 153.093
Population16,800 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,388/km2 (3,596/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4558
Area12.1 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Location
  • 100 km (62 mi) N of Brisbane
  • 54 km (34 mi) NNE of Caboolture
LGA(s)Sunshine Coast Region
CountyCanning
ParishMooloolah
State electorate(s)Maroochydore, Buderim
Federal Division(s)Fairfax
Suburbs around Maroochydore:
Diddillibah Twin Waters Coral Sea
Kuluin Maroochydore Cotton Tree
Buderim Buderim Alexandra Headland

Maroochydore contains a popular surf beach. The Maroochy River's southern bank forms a virtually unbroken stretch of parkland and picnic spots in the area known as Cotton Tree. An oceanway encourages sustainable travel by pedestrians and cyclists along the beaches.

Maroochydore is also a major commercial area of the Sunshine Coast with most shopping precincts located in the central business district. It is home to the Sunshine Plaza[2] shopping centre and the Sunshine Coast's major bus interchange for TransLink services on Sunshine Coast.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Maroochydore (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. Sunshine Plaza


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