Sunrise Beach, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sunrise Beach Noosa Heads, Queensland
Sunrise Beach Location in Queensland
Population	3,687 (2021 census)
• Density	1,540/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4567
Area	2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.7 km (2 mi) SE of Noosa Heads 11 km (7 mi) ESE of Tewantin 136 km (85 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Noosa
State electorate(s)	Noosa
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Sunrise Beach: Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Coral Sea Noosa Heads Sunrise Beach Coral Sea Castaways Beach Castaways Beach Coral Sea

Sunrise Beach is a coastal suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Sunrise Beach had a population of 3,687 people.

Geography

Sunrise Beach is 3.7 kilometres (2 mi) by road southeast of Noosa Heads.

History

Between 2008 and 2013, Sunrise Beach (and the rest of the Shire of Noosa) was within Sunshine Coast Region.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Sunrise Beach had a population of 3,415 people.

In the 2021 census, Sunrise Beach had a population of 3,687 people.

Amenities

The Shire of Noosa operates a mobile library service on a weekly basis at the Sunrise Beach shops.

Education

There are no schools in Sunrise Beach. The nearest government primary school is Sunshine Beach State School in neighbouring Sunshine Beach to the north. The nearest government secondary school is Sunshine Beach State High School also in Sunshine Beach.

Notable people

• Mia Wray (born 1995), Australian pop singer and songwriter