Mount Coolum is a suburb on the Sunshine Coast between Noosa and Maroochydore. It is the southern suburb that borders on to the rock called Mount Coolum, which is the world’s second largest rock (behind Uluru) and stands 208 metres in height.
The suburb of Mount Coolum offers proximity to good shopping for essential items and is close to the major shopping of Maroochydore. It has easy access to the hinterland and beach, and in proximity to Mt Coolum public golf course as well as the Coolum Palmer resort. Mount Coolum is an area which also has great proximity to Sunshine Coast Airport, Maroochydore CBD, and easy access to Sunshine Motorway and Bruce Highway. It has traditionally been seen as a more affordable beach suburb, but increasingly in recent years homes are being renovated and it is becoming a more popular area.
What is Mount Coolum like to live in?
The suburb is bounded to the west by the Sunshine Coast Motorway and the east by the David Low Way. Adjacent suburbs include:
- North (along the coast) – Point Arkwright and Yaroomba
- West – Yandina and Valdora
- South (along the coastline) – Marcoola and Mudjimba
It is home to about 4,545 residents living across a range of traditional brick and timber homes, and some low-medium density townhouses and apartments. Towards the back of Mount Coolum there are a very small number of homes on larger rural blocks.
Mount Coolum is considered to be a great place to raise a family. The area is surrounded by the beautiful Mount Coolum, as well as Mount Coolum Golf Club and the beach is a short walk or drive away.
Shopping in Mount Coolum
Mount Coolum has limited shopping within the suburb, however there is a small Mount Coolum shopping centre containing an IGA, bakery, coffee shop and small number of specialty shops. Nearby key shopping precincts are in Coolum and include:
- Coolum Village – has a Coles supermarket, post office, bottle shop, barber, chemist, medical surgery, second hand shops, newsagent along with takeaway food and cafes.
- Coolum Park Shopping Centre – On South Coolum Rd (at the back of Coolum Beach and close to the Sunshine Motorway), this complex has Woolworths, cafés, a butcher, dentist, chemist, newsagent, bottle shop, medical centre and a Hoyts Kiosk.
- Coolum Beach Esplanade – along the David Low Way are coffee shops and eateries, clothing, ice cream and surf shops etc.
- Birtwill St Coolum – close to the beach, this shopping hub features a range of services, retail outlets and food options.
Suburbs south of Mount Coolum which also have their own shopping precincts include Mudjimba and Maroochydore.
Getting around Mount Coolum
In terms of public transport options, bus services are the main public transport available to get around Mount Coolum. SunBus buses (a subdivision of TransLink) operate in Mount Coolum, with services running frequently along David Low Way. Mount Coolum Beach is conveniently just a ten minute drive from Sunshine Coast Airport. Visit Translink’s website to see what services are available.
If you’re a cyclist or walker, there are also a range of dedicated bicycle and walking paths (as well as on-road bike lanes). There is a beautiful Mount Coolum hike which is highly popular track.
Approximate distances to nearby locations:
• Mount Coolum to Brisbane : 118 km (1 hr, 33 minute drive)
• Mount Coolum to Maroochydore : 15.7 km (17 minute drive)
• Mount Coolum to Sunshine Coast Airport : 8km (10 minute drive
Mount Coolum climate
As with the rest of the Sunshine Coast area, Mount Coolum is renowned for its mild climate and amazing weather almost all year round. It has an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). In winter, the temperature can drop to 10 degrees Celsius overnight but generally, the daytimes are still warm.
Ocean water temperature ranges from 19 degrees in winter to 25 degrees in summer. With this sort of climate, it’s no wonder it’s a very popular place for people wanting to visit or live.
Mount Coolum property market
The relative affordability of this suburb, combined with its proximity to infrastructure and Maroochydore, as well as coastal lifestyle, have made this area more popular over recent years. There a limited number of land parcels available within a small development area called Sierra, located at the end of Marakari Crescent in Mount Coolum.
Is Mount Coolum a good area to buy an investment property?
Properties closer to the beach naturally attract a higher price point than those at the back of Mount Coolum. You also need to be careful to avoid properties located on busy roads or in flood or bushfire areas or within the Sunshine Coast airport flight path.
Here are some statistics on the median Mount Coolum house price, rental yield in Mount Coolum, and long term average annual growth in Mount Coolum for houses.
Mount Coolum schools and education
Mount Coolum offers a variety of public and private schools in proximity to the suburb including in Coolum or Maroochydore, these include:
- Coolum Beach State School
- Coolum Beach State High School
- Pacific Paradise State School
- Maroochydore State School
- Maroochydore State High School
Mount Coolum nearby private schools:
- Stella Maris School
- Matthew Flinders Anglican College
- Immanuel Lutheran College
- Coolum Beach Christian College
Mount Coolum community and activities
Mount Coolum’s population comprises:
- 4,545 people live in Mount Coolum
- Median age in Mount Coolum is 44
- Families 69.3%, other households 30.7%
- Properties owned outright 29.4%, owned with a mortgage 39.3% and rented 33.1%
Conclusion
If you’re looking to buy a home or investment property in Mount Coolum, whether it’s a Mount Coolum apartment for sale or a house, it’s beneficial to consult with local experts. For more information about living in Mount Coolum or assistance in purchasing property, get in touch with Home Scouts, your trusted Mount Coolum Buyers Agent.
