Caloundra West flood risk
Of Caloundra West’s 4,014 mapped properties, 6.6% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Caloundra West’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Caloundra West
Flood and bushfire areas across Caloundra West. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Caloundra West
Caloundra West sits in the Caloundra police division, which recorded 4,027 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 4,027 total. Figures are for the whole Caloundra police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Caloundra West
Caloundra West can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Caloundra West
At the 2021 Census, 21.9% of Caloundra West’s 7,270 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Caloundra West
Sunshine Coast council approved 3,480 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Sunshine Coast council area (not just Caloundra West). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 5 Moss Crescent, Caloundra West QLD 4551
- 36 Grampion Drive, Caloundra West QLD 4551
- 1 Maroon Court, Caloundra West QLD 4551
- 1/3 Brigalow Street, Caloundra West QLD 4551
- 3 Wanungra Court, Caloundra West QLD 4551
- 13 Boonabah Place, Caloundra West QLD 4551
- 334/3 Exeter Way, Caloundra West QLD 4551
- 29 Nebo Street, Caloundra West QLD 4551
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.