Living on the Coast

If you are a new resident to the Sunshine Coast, the A-Z listing on this website will help you find information on council services – from animal registration, to rubbish collections, rate notices to community services.

Can't find what you're looking for? Please contact one of council's customer service centres or request information online. 

Non council services

Local schools

The Sunshine Coast has over 80 primary and secondary schools offering both public and private education.

Visit the Department of Education and Training website's Schools Directory to find a school. The directory includes state schools, independent and catholic schools.

For information on early childhood education programs and to find your nearest kindergarten program, visit the Early Childhood website .

Mail redirection

Whether you’re new to the area or you’ve just moved house, it’s important to let people know where you are. The best way to do this is to either stop in at an Australia Post office or visit the Australia Post website .

Australia Post can forward your mail to your new address and notify companies you choose to inform of your new location.

Unitywater is the water distribution and retail business serving Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast by managing and maintaining water supply and sewerage infrastructure.