Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
21/62-68 River Esplanade
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Sunshine Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2014
Height Limit
9m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mooloolaba is a premium beachside suburb on the Sunshine Coast with access to a local primary school and strong secondary options nearby. Families can choose between the public catchment schools (Mooloolaba Primary and Maroochydore Secondary) or nearby independent alternatives such as Sunshine Coast Grammar and St. Andrew's Lutheran College, which are within 2–5 km and offer established curricula and facilities.
Likely public catchment
Mooloolaba is likely zoned for Mooloolaba State School (primary) and Maroochydore State Secondary College (secondary); verify exact catchment boundaries with the QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Mooloolaba State School
In catchmentKawana Waters State School
Maroochydore State Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Lutheran College
St. Andrew's Lutheran Primary School
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Meridan State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property is located on River Esplanade in Mooloolaba's beachfront precinct, experiencing moderate traffic typical of a coastal tourist destination. Traffic is heaviest during holiday periods and weekends, with reasonable accessibility via the Sunshine Motorway network.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) show moderate congestion on approach roads. Weekends and holiday periods experience significantly higher traffic as tourists access the beach precinct. Summer holidays and school holidays can cause substantial delays.
Public Transport
Mooloolaba Train Station is approximately 1.8km away (15-20 minute walk). Local bus services operate along Mooloolaba Esplanade and nearby routes with stops within 200-400m of the property.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club (0.2km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
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Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED
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Brisbane Rd at Woomba Place
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Brisbane Rd at Tuckers Creek
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Brisbane Road at Tuckers Creek
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Buderim Ave at Douglas Street
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Brisbane Rd at Neerim Drive
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Buderim Ave at Douglas Street
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Brisbane Rd at Neerim Drive
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Goonawarra Dr near Yallanga Pl
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Flood Risk
Mooloolaba faces medium flood risk from both riverine/creek flooding (Mooloolaba Creek catchment) and coastal hazards including storm surge and high tide inundation. Properties near the waterfront, estuarine areas, and lower-lying zones are subject to Sunshine Coast Regional Council flood overlays. Most development in the area is subject to flood-resistant design requirements and floor level controls under Queensland planning scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Flood Planning Areas defined by Sunshine Coast Regional Council flood studies
- •Coastal hazard and storm tide inundation mapping for properties near Mooloolaba Heads
- •Finished floor levels and fill requirements for development in flood-affected areas
- •Development setbacks from Mooloolaba Creek and associated waterways
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Mooloolaba is a coastal suburb with predominantly urban development and low vegetation density. While some bushland reserves exist in the broader Sunshine Coast region, the locality itself is not mapped as bushfire-prone under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping. Properties here typically fall outside mandatory BAL construction zones, though proximity to reserves warrants standard fire preparedness.
Crime & Safety
Mooloolaba, as a high-traffic coastal tourist destination on the Sunshine Coast, experiences above-average crime rates typical of tourism precincts. Property crimes (theft and break-and-enter) are elevated due to visitor density and seasonal population fluctuations. Crime rates remain relatively stable with consistent policing and management of entertainment district-related incidents.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mooloolaba remains a high-demand coastal tourism and lifestyle precinct with steady mixed-use and apartment development activity centred on foreshore revitalisation and marina precincts. Development pressure is constrained by heritage protections, limited available land and height restrictions, but ongoing DA approvals reflect strong investor interest in boutique residential and hospitality projects. Adjacent areas including Alexandra Headland and the hinterland corridor are seeing increased residential infill and supporting infrastructure investment.
Mooloolaba Esplanade Foreshore Revitalisation
0 kmMulti-stage beachfront upgrade including public spaces, pathways and amenity improvements along the Esplanade.
Pacific Quay Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmMid-rise residential and retail precinct near the marina featuring apartments and ground-floor commercial tenancies.
Determination: 2024-2025
Recent Residential Apartment DA - Alexandra Parade
0.3 kmBoutique residential apartment building with holiday letting and owner-occupier units capitalising on tourist and lifestyle demand.
Alexandra Headland Residential Infill
1.2 kmMedium-density townhouse and villa subdivision on previously underutilised land in the adjacent Alexandra Headland precinct.
Underwater World Site Redevelopment
0.8 kmPotential mixed-use redevelopment of the iconic attraction site incorporating hospitality, retail and tourism-oriented facilities.
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Infrastructure Corridor
3 kmRegional transport and utility upgrades supporting growth in the broader Mooloolaba and coastal corridor.
Heritage & Conservation
Mooloolaba is a modern coastal resort and holiday destination developed primarily from the mid-20th century onwards, with limited heritage overlay protection. The suburb's heritage character is concentrated around the foreshore precinct and early esplanade commercial areas rather than residential conservation zones. Individual properties are unlikely to carry state or local heritage listing unless they predate the 1960s development boom and retain significant architectural or cultural value.
Nearby Heritage Items