Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
2/29 Melaleuca Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Livingstone Shire Council Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Cooee Bay is a coastal suburb on the Sunshine Coast with good access to public schools. The local primary school serves the immediate area, while secondary students typically feed to Mountain Creek. Several respected independent and Lutheran options are available within 5 km for families seeking alternatives.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Cooee Bay are likely zoned for Cooee Bay State School (primary) and Mountain Creek State Secondary College (secondary); verify with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Cooee Bay State School
In catchmentCoral Cove State School
Buddina State School
Mountain Creek State Secondary College
In catchmentKawana Waters State School
St Andrew's Lutheran College
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Cooee Bay is a coastal suburb with generally light traffic conditions. The property is located in a quiet residential area with minimal congestion typical of regional Queensland coastal towns.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Light increase in traffic during school hours and late afternoon, but congestion remains negligible for a regional coastal area.
Public Transport
Limited public transport options. Nearest bus services are approximately 1-2km away with infrequent regional routes. Personal vehicle recommended for commuting.
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Gregory St near Percy Ford St (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Gregory St near Percy Ford St
bus
Gregory St near Percy Ford St
bus
Flood Risk
Cooee Bay is located in the Mary River catchment on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, an area with documented flood risk. The Mary River has a history of significant flooding events, and properties in Cooee Bay are likely subject to state-based flood overlay mapping. Development in this locality typically requires compliance with flood-related planning controls under the Sunshine Coast Regional Council planning scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor level requirements relative to probable maximum flood (PMF) or defined flood event
- •Flood-compatible building design and materials in flood-prone areas
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for development in mapped flood zones
- •Restrictions on certain land uses (e.g. vulnerable facilities) within high-hazard flood areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Cooee Bay is a coastal suburb on the Capricorn Coast with moderate vegetation but significant water influence and residential density that mitigates bushfire risk. Properties are unlikely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area under QLD's SPP mapping, though some fringe or bushland-adjacent lots may warrant verification. Standard BAL-LOW construction applies for most residential properties in this locality.
Crime & Safety
Cooee Bay is a small coastal Queensland suburb with crime rates below the state average, reflecting its rural/regional character. Property-related crimes such as theft and malicious damage are the most common incident types. The area maintains relatively stable crime conditions with limited serious offences.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Cooee Bay is a small coastal locality in the Mackay Region with modest development activity focused on local infill, waterfront precinct potential and supporting infrastructure. Development pressure reflects broader Mackay region growth rather than major precinct-scale renewal, with activity centred on residential infill and potential mixed-use waterfront opportunities.
Cooee Bay Waterfront Mixed-Use Precinct
0 kmPotential waterfront revitalisation incorporating retail, hospitality and residential components along the bay foreshore.
Local Residential Infill DAs
0.5 kmMultiple small-scale residential infill and dual-occupancy developments typical of coastal Queensland suburbs.
Regional Road and Utility Upgrades
1 kmLocal council infrastructure improvements to support population growth and coastal precinct accessibility.
Nearby Regional Residential Growth
3 kmBroader residential estate development in surrounding areas as part of Mackay Region growth corridor planning.
Heritage & Conservation
Cooee Bay is a modern coastal residential suburb in the Capricorn region with limited formal heritage listings or conservation overlays. The area developed primarily from the mid-20th century onwards as a beach community and does not contain significant heritage character precincts or widespread heritage restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items