Home builders across the Caloundra region
Caloundra, Currimundi, Golden Beach and Pelican Waters — 4 suburbs mapped.
Caloundra suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloundra | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 7 |
| Currimundi | Limited Development (Landscape Residential), Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 7 |
| Golden Beach | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 6 |
| Pelican Waters | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 6 |
Reading the table
- 7 overlay families are mapped across the region; Caloundra carries the most at 7.
- 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, Erosion prone area, Flood hazard overlay — flood risk area, Landslide hazard overlay and Storm tide hazard area.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Acid sulfate soils | Caloundra and Currimundi |
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: 7 overlay families against 6 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.