Home builders in Noosa & Maroochydore
Buderim, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba — 3 suburbs mapped.
Noosa & Maroochydore suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buderim | Limited Development (Landscape Residential), Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 6 |
| Maroochydore | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 8 |
| Mooloolaba | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 8 |
Reading the table
- 8 overlay families are mapped across the region; Maroochydore carries the most at 8.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 48 km² between them — Buderim is the largest at 31 km² and Mooloolaba the smallest at 4.0 km².
What is mapped across Noosa & Maroochydore
Mapped in all 3: Acid sulfate soils, Acid sulfate soils overlay, Bushfire hazard overlay, 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) |
|---|---|
| Erosion prone area | Maroochydore and Mooloolaba |
| Heritage and character areas overlay | Maroochydore and Mooloolaba |
Questions about building in Noosa & Maroochydore
Which council approves building work in Noosa & Maroochydore?
Sunshine Coast Council, for all 3 mapped Noosa & Maroochydore suburbs, under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Noosa & Maroochydore?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Noosa & Maroochydore suburbs: Buderim, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba.
Which Noosa & Maroochydore suburb has the most planning constraints?
Maroochydore: 8 overlay families against 6 in Buderim.
What planning zones apply across Noosa & Maroochydore?
5: High Density Residential Zone, Limited Development (Landscape Residential) Zone, Low Density Residential Zone, Medium Density Residential Zone and Rural Residential Zone. Widest range: Buderim, at 4.
Lodge with: Sunshine Coast Council, Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. Read 2026-09-14.