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Home builders across the Caloundra region
Caloundra, Currimundi, Golden Beach and Pelican Waters — 4 suburbs mapped.
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Caloundra suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloundra | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 11 |
| Currimundi | Limited Development (Landscape Residential), Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 10 |
| Golden Beach | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 10 |
| Pelican Waters | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 10 |
Reading the table
- 10 overlay families are mapped across the region; Caloundra carries the most at 11.
- The 4 mapped suburbs cover 18 km² between them — Pelican Waters is the largest at 8.3 km² and Golden Beach the smallest at 2.8 km².
What is mapped across Caloundra
Mapped in all 4: Acid sulfate soils overlay, Bushfire hazard overlay, Coastal management district, Flood hazard overlay — flood risk area, Landslide hazard overlay, Storm tide hazard area and Storm tide inundation area.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Erosion prone area | Caloundra, Caloundra, Currimundi, Currimundi, Golden Beach, Golden Beach, Pelican Waters and Pelican Waters |
| Storm tide wave action area | Caloundra, Golden Beach and Pelican Waters |
| Acid sulfate soils | Caloundra and Currimundi |
Which Caloundra suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Pelican Waters is the largest at 8.3 km², Golden Beach the most compact at 2.8 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Pelican Waters, with 10 overlay families mapped against 11 in Caloundra.
Questions about building in Caloundra
Which council approves building work in Caloundra?
Sunshine Coast Council, for all 4 mapped Caloundra suburbs, under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Caloundra?
Yes, in all 4 mapped Caloundra suburbs: Caloundra, Currimundi, Golden Beach and Pelican Waters.
Which Caloundra suburb has the most planning constraints?
Caloundra: 11 overlay families against 10 in Pelican Waters.
What planning zones apply across Caloundra?
4: High Density Residential Zone, Limited Development (Landscape Residential) Zone, Low Density Residential Zone and Medium Density Residential Zone.
Lodge with: Sunshine Coast Council, Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. Read 2026-09-14.
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Building in Caloundra?
Tell us the suburb and what you are building. Licence checked with the QBCC, insurance sighted, still trading, and genuinely working in Caloundra, Currimundi and Golden Beach. If we cannot find one worth recommending, we will say so.
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