Home builders in Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Nambour, Palmwoods and Woombye — 3 suburbs mapped.
Sunshine Coast Hinterland suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nambour | Limited Development (Landscape Residential), Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 5 |
| Palmwoods | Limited Development (Landscape Residential), Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 4 |
| Woombye | Limited Development (Landscape Residential), Low Density, Medium Density | Mapped | 4 |
Reading the table
- 5 overlay families are mapped across the region; Nambour carries the most at 5.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 48 km² between them — Palmwoods is the largest at 24 km² and Nambour the smallest at 11 km².
What is mapped across Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Mapped in all 3: Acid sulfate soils overlay, Bushfire hazard overlay, Flood hazard overlay — flood risk area and Landslide hazard overlay.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Acid sulfate soils | Nambour |
Questions about building in Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Which council approves building work in Sunshine Coast Hinterland?
Sunshine Coast Council, for all 3 mapped Sunshine Coast Hinterland suburbs, under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Sunshine Coast Hinterland?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Sunshine Coast Hinterland suburbs: Nambour, Palmwoods and Woombye.
Which Sunshine Coast Hinterland suburb has the most planning constraints?
Nambour: 5 overlay families against 4 in Woombye. Acid sulfate soils is mapped in Nambour and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Sunshine Coast Hinterland?
4: Limited Development (Landscape Residential) Zone, Low Density Residential Zone, Medium Density Residential Zone and Rural Residential Zone. Widest range: Nambour, at 4.
Lodge with: Sunshine Coast Council, Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. Read 2026-09-14.