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Abandoned vehicles and goods

How to report or collect abandoned vehicles or goods, list of impounded vehicles and goods and when the next auction is on.

Council will investigate reports of abandoned vehicles and goods by making reasonable enquiries. Council may check:

  • the vehicle and goods condition
  • location of vehicles and goods
  • potential ownership
  • any registration.

Goods may include camping gear, tent, furniture etc.

Council will try to find the vehicle or goods owner and have them remove it from council land. If we can't locate the owner, a notice will be placed on the vehicle or goods advising that it will be removed by a certain date. We may tow a vehicle immediately if it is a danger to public safety.

If an abandoned vehicle or goods are not removed by the date on the notice, council will impound the vehicle or good.

If the vehicle or goods are not claimed within one month of being impounded, we will advertise it for 14 days. It will then be disposed of by public auction. Council may dispose of vehicles or goods of no value (e.g. damaged, missing parts or not roadworthy) without going to auction.

Unregistered vehicles not stored on private property are considered abandoned.

Reporting an abandoned vehicle

If you spot an abandoned vehicle, you can email Customer Service. Please include:

  • vehicle description including colour, make, model and registration number (where possible)
  • specific location to help locate the vehicle.

Note: abandoned vehicles on main or State controlled roads are managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Refer to the list of State controlled roads in the Sunshine Coast region (PDF, 188KB).

Collecting impounded vehicles or goods

Owners who would like to collect impounded vehicles or goods must:

  • do so within one month of impounding
  • complete the release of vehicle form (DOCX, 217KB) (as required under state government laws)
  • send proof of ownership and photo identification (drivers licence, 18+ card or passport) which has been verified by a Justice of the Peace via email. Or you can bring proof of ownership and photo identification to a council customer service centre.

On receipt of proof of ownership and photo identification council will contact you to pay the release fees and any other applicable charges. You will also need to provide release paperwork so that you can collect your vehicle or goods. This must be shown time of collection.

The vehicle must be removed immediately upon receipt of the release paperwork. Failure to collect the vehicle from the impound yard, may result in additional storage costs being charged by the towing company, in line with their terms and conditions or alternatively, they may dispose of or auction the vehicle.

Once council's impound and release fees have been paid, council does not have any further involvement in the matter.

Abandoned vehicle auctions

Sunshine Coast Council abandoned vehicles auctions are run on a regular basis for all abandoned vehicles and unclaimed impounded items.

The next auction will be held Saturday 18 October 2025 at Clayton's Towing yard, 617 Bli Bli Road Nambour. Gates open at 7.00am and bidding starts at 8.00am.

Visit Clayton's Towing website for more information. 

Auction bidders can now pre-register online. This is to speed up entry access on the day.

Impounded vehicles list as at 25 September 2025

Date impoundedMake, model and colourRegistrationLocation when impoundedReference numberAuction date
19/09/2025Ford Ranger, Utility, Silver160LWA16 Thrush Street, CALOUNDRA IV2501545
19/09/2025Mitsubishi, Sedan, White364SPX34 Baringa Drive,  BARINGA IV2501503
16/09/2025Renault, Van, White159BM515 Broadsea Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE IV2501488
11/09/2025Ford Falcon, Station Wagon, White632RCQ10 Sunhaven Court, NAMBOUR IV2501315
09/09/2025Ford Laser, Hatchback, Gold379AM91 Coobah Court, CURRIMUNDI IV2501457
08/09/2025Subaru Liberty, Sedan, Silver251JD487 Coes Creek Road, BURNSIDE IV2501509
05/09/2025Subaru Impreza, Sedan, Blue344RFC3 Peace Street, PALMVIEWIV2501460
04/09/2025Trailer - no specific make, Silver
26 Allen Street, MOFFAT BEACH IV2501372
02/09/2025Holden Commodore, Station Wagon, Gold514TUN29 Wright Street,  MAROOCHYDORE IV2501395
01/09/2025Boat - no specific make, Blue/whiteBFY92QPark 3 Summer Drive, MAROOCHYDORE IV2501442
28/08/2025Mazda 3, Sedan, Silver/Blue083EW85 Buna Street,  MAROOCHYDORE IV250146218 October 2025
28/08/2025Holden, Station Wagon, Silver324NB9South Sea Islander Way,  MAROOCHYDORE IV250146718 October 2025
28/08/2025Mercedes, Sedan, Black
17 Westaway Road,  MERIDAN PLAINS IV2501392
22/08/2025Volkswagon, Van, White817BL71 Spring Street, SIPPY DOWNS IV250136018 October 2025
19/08/2025TrailerEN1934Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park, 3-35 Cottonwood Street, MUDJIMBA IV250141518 October 2025
19/08/2025SYM, Scooter, Black
65 Ninderry Road BRIDGES IV250141418 October 2025
19/08/2025Unknown Make, Scooter598OW65 Ninderry Road BRIDGES IV250141318 October 2025
19/08/2025Unknown Make, Scooter, Black6AA3265 Ninderry Road BRIDGES IV250141218 October 2025
19/08/2025Unknown Make, 323, Scooter, Black840VA65 Ninderry Road BRIDGES IV250137018 October 2025
15/08/2025Nissan Xtrail, 4 Wheel Drive, Silver349EZ914 Blackall Range Road, WOOMBYE IV250136118 October 2025
14/08/2025Ford Territory, White952VPB21 Short Street, GOLDEN BEACHIV250132918 October 2025
13/08/2025Nissan, Sedan, Silver259HP351 Rose Road, LANDSBOROUGH IV250135918 October 2025
05/08/2025Nissan Pulsar, White068WWF11 Rex Terrace, MARCOOLA IV250129618 October 2025
31/07/2025No specific make, Trailer, Grey
12 Short Street, BUDERIM IV250124418 October 2025
29/07/2025Trailer, Starliner Pig Trailer, White616QWG5 Commerce Avenue, WARANA IV250121018 October 2025
28/07/2025Ford Focus, Black9SAS5110 Amarina Avenue, MOOLOOLABA IV250128118 October 2025
26/07/2025Toyota Echo, Hatchback, White039AX4Primary School Court, MAROOCHYDORE IV250131018 October 2025
24/07/2025Holden Astra, Silver409CQ326 Flintwood Cresent, PALMVIEW IV250118618 October 2025
24/07/2025Kia Rio, White557GT745 Albert Street, KINGS BEACHIV250121618 October 2025
24/07/2025Toyota Rav 4, Black717BU8153 Glenfields Boulevard, MOUNTAIN CREEKIV250117218 October 2025
24/07/2025Caravan - no specific make, Black
3/163 Mark Road East, CALOUNDRA WESTIV250115318 October 2025
18/07/2025Trailer - no specific make, Dark BlueAL948234 Piccabeen Cresent, BUDERIM IV250119618 October 2025
18/07/2025Holden Astra, Silver928ITHBrowns Creek Road, COOLOOLABIN IV250132518 October 2025
16/07/2025Toyota Hilux, Utility, White347GYG1 Greenline Circuit, NAMBOUR IV250114018 October 2025
16/07/2025Holden Rodeo, Utility, White927VVE3-53 Savilles Rd HIGHWORTH IV250110818 October 2025
16/07/2025Volvo Station Wagon, Maroon697IZV923 David Low Way, MARCOOLA IV2501162
16/07/2025BMW Station Wagon, Black977DY3119 Greenoaks Drive, COOLUM BEACH IV250123718 October 2025
16/07/2025Peugeot, White830ZEJ10 Park Avenue, NIRIMBAIV250109218 October 2025
16/07/2025Boat - no specific make, Green
13–47 River Esplanade, MOOLOOLABAIV250109418 October 2025
16/07/2025Holden Cruze, Black563BQ629 Carlisle Circuit, MOUNTAIN CREEKIV250109818 October 2025
12/07/2025Holden Sedan, Silver164IQ6102 Sunshine Cove Way MAROOCHYDORE IV250106618 October 2025
11/07/2025Mitsubishi Triton Utility, Grey857LI27 Boongala Terrace MAROOCHYDOREIV250113418 October 2025
10/07/2025Hyundai Elantra Sedan, Green625HUVChevallum Road PALMWOODSIV250112918 October 2025
08/07/2025Trailer - no specific make, Silver
Rustic Cabin, 11 Frizzo Connection Rd, GLENVIEWIV250126818 October 2025
08/07/2025Trailer - no specific make, Black
Myconos Resort, 45 Sixth Ave, MAROOCHYDOREIV250102918 October 2025
03/07/2025Trailer - no specific make, Light greennil plates on vehicle4 Gothic Parade CURRIMUNDI IV250106918 October 2025
02/07/2025Kia, Black184FD334 Doonan Bridge Road East, DOONANIV250104118 October 2025
01/07/2025Ford Territory, Silver
200 Pelican Waters Boulevard, PELICAN WATERSIV250114718 October 2025
01/07/2025Honda Civic, GoldCE31OS58 Concert Avenue, PALMVIEWIV250104618 October 2025
26/06/2025Kia Rio Hatchback, Whitenil plates on vehicle23-27 Swallow Street, NAMBOUR IV2501042
25/06/2025Nissan Navara Utility, Black478EI523-27 Swallow Street, NAMBOUR IV250102118 October 2025
25/06/2025Subaru Forrester, Blue208SQT13 Jasmine Avenue, NIRIMBA IV250098218 October 2025
20/06/2025Trailer and boat, Silver
2 Whitsunday Street, PARREARRAIV250085418 October 2025
20/06/2025Audi A3 Hatchback, Grey553ID738 Nicklin Road, PALMWOODS IV250114618 October 2025
20/06/2025Ford Ranger Utility, White951SGJ56 Main Street, PALMWOODS IV250099618 October 2025
18/06/2025Hyundai Getz Hatchback, White704ZDUPark, Parkdale Avenue, DOONAN IV250073118 October 2025
17/06/2025Unknown Make Trailer and boat, Green
17 Florence Street, NAMBOUR IV250092918 October 2025
16/06/2025Mazda 3 Sedan, Grey524LMK21 Daintree Drive, PALMVIEW IV250083318 October 2025
16/06/2025Ford Sedan, Silver
Park, Urunga Esplanade MOOLOOLABA IV250091918 October 2025
15/06/2025Daihatsu Charade Sedan, Green169CP919 Apple Cresent, CALOUNDRA WESTIV250090018 October 2025
12/06/2025Boat, WhiteNC071197 Esplanade, GOLDEN BEACH IV250022018 October 2025
12/06/2025Mazda Bravo Utility, White393BZ42 Page Street, KUNDA PARK IV250089418 October 2025
10/06/2025Honda Motorcycle, Black208WY45-49 Aerodrome Road, MAROOCHYDORE IV250085218 October 2025
10/06/2025Hyundai Santa Fe Station Wagon, Maroon086HXD57 Tanawha Tourist Drive, MONSIV250105418 October 2025
09/06/2025Honda Hatchback, Silver003BF314 Ormuz Avenue, CALOUNDRA IV250004118 October 2025
05/06/2025Trailer - no specific make, BlueFN6041Nicklin Way, MINYAMAIV250070918 October 2025
03/06/2025Trailer - no specific make, Silver
Nicklin Way, MINYAMA IV250068318 October 2025
03/06/2025Subaru Impreza, Silver689ZVJ3 Baringa Street, BLI BLIIV250080518 October 2025
29/05/2025Holden Barina Hatchback, Black460XLG52 Wharf Road, BLI BLI IV250066818 October 2025
23/05/2025Trailer - no specific make, Black
242 Broadwater Avenue, West MAROOCHYDORE IV250055518 October 2025
23/05/2025Kia Sports Utility, Silver749XEE11 Dunwich Lane, MAROOCHYDORE IV250064318 October 2025
21/05/2025Trailer - unknown make, Black
14 Paulger Flat Road, YANDINA IV250078918 October 2025
13/05/2025Hyundai Terracan, Grey037GV487-89 Duporth Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE IV250066918 October 2025
14/03/2025Trailer - no specific make, Aluminium
21 Gairdner Street, CALOUNDRA WEST IV250032318 October 2025
05/02/2025Ford Mondeo Sedan, RedBGP78T52-54 Alexandra Parade, MAROOCHYDORE IV250008518 October 2025