Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Unit 1/9 Moffat Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Caloundra City Plan 2014 (Sunshine Coast Regional Council)
Height Limit
9m (approximately 2–3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Moffat Beach is a beachside locality on the Sunshine Coast with access to solid public primary and secondary schools within close range. Independent and Catholic options such as St. Andrew's Lutheran College and Caloundra Catholic College provide alternatives nearby. Families should confirm exact catchment boundaries through the QLD education department before making decisions.
Likely public catchment
Moffat Beach is likely zoned for Beachside State School (primary) and Caloundra State School (secondary); verify with the QLD Department of Education's School Catchment System.
Nearby schools
Beachside State School
In catchmentCaloundra State School
In catchmentMeridan State School
St. Andrew's Lutheran College
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
St. Columba Catholic Primary School
Caloundra Catholic College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Unit 1/9 Moffat Street, Moffat Beach is located in a coastal residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property has good access via local roads with reasonable connectivity to the Sunshine Coast highway network.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion expected. Weekend traffic may increase moderately during tourist season (winter months) due to beach visitation, but local roads typically remain manageable.
Public Transport
Nearest public transport (local bus services) approximately 400-600 meters away. Regular bus connections available via nearby bus stops serving Moffat Beach area.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Moffat Beach is a coastal locality on the Sunshine Coast with low to negligible fluvial (riverine) flood risk, as it is not situated within a major catchment subject to standard QLD flood overlays. Primary flood risk is coastal in nature, relating to storm surge, wave action, and potential high tide inundation rather than river flooding. Planning controls focus on coastal hazard resilience rather than river flood management.
Planning Controls
- •Coastal development controls under Queensland Coastal Protection and Management Act
- •Storm surge and wave action hazard mapping for council planning schemes
- •Building design standards for elevated/resilient construction in coastal precincts
- •Potential local council development controls for coastal erosion and inundation
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Moffat Beach is a coastal suburb on the Sunshine Coast with predominantly urban and suburban development, limiting bushfire exposure. The area has minimal bushfire-prone vegetation and is not typically mapped as a high-risk bushfire area under QLD's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Standard construction practices are generally sufficient for this location.
Crime & Safety
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Future Development
Moffat Beach is experiencing steady residential infill development driven by lifestyle demand and beachfront appeal within the Caloundra coastal corridor. Local council DA activity reflects incremental townhome and duplex approvals, with supporting infrastructure upgrades to sewerage and public amenities. Development pressure remains moderate compared to high-growth precincts, with focus on boutique residential projects and public realm improvements rather than large-scale mixed-use renewal.
Moffat Beach Oceanfront Residential
0.5 kmMixed-density beachfront residential development with townhomes and low-rise apartments targeting lifestyle and investment buyers.
Caloundra South Infrastructure Upgrade
3 kmSewerage and water capacity augmentation serving southern Caloundra precincts including Moffat Beach.
Recent Residential DA - Duplex/Townhome Portfolio
1.2 kmSmall-scale multi-dwelling infill projects on existing residential lots responding to coastal demand.
Coastal Retail/Convenience Centre
0.8 kmLocal retail, café and community facilities to support increased population density in beachfront precincts.
Moffat Beach Parks & Recreation Upgrade
0.3 kmForeshore park enhancements, public amenities and beach access improvements as part of Caloundra coastal strategy.
Heritage & Conservation
Moffat Beach is a modern coastal suburb in the Caloundra area with limited heritage overlay protection. The locality is primarily characterised by post-1980s residential development and contemporary beach amenities rather than heritage-listed properties or conservation areas. Nearby Caloundra town centre contains some local heritage items of interest.
Nearby Heritage Items