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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 last auction was held Saturday 5 April 2025.

Terms and conditions

  • Full payment is required on the day of the auction (EFTPOS accepted).
  • Items are sold 'as is'.
  • Council reserves the right to withdraw any vehicle advertised before the auction.

Impounded vehicles list as at 20 May 2025

Date impoundedMake, model and colourRegistrationLocation when impoundedReference number
14/05/2025Jeep, Sport Utility Vehicle, Black817FQ55 Oxford Close  SIPPY DOWNS IV2500661
14/05/2025Ford Falcon, Sedan, Green
55 Burke Street GOLDEN BEACH IV2500868
12/05/2025Caravan - No specific make, White/Yellow289QDC15 Palmetto Street CHEVALLUM IV2500674
11/05/2025Honda, Station Wagon, BronzeBGM42J48 Sunbird Chase PARREARRA IV2500539
10/05/2025Mitsubishi Outlander, Sport Utility Vehicle, Black991HHI30 Toolga Street MOUNT COOLUM IV2500550
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, Red
28 Booker Parade GOLDEN BEACH IV2500808
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, WhiteNJ468Q28 Booker Parade GOLDEN BEACHIV2500807
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, Red
28 Booker Parade GOLDEN BEACH IV2500558
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, White
28 Booker Parade GOLDEN BEACHIV2500806
09/05/2025Trailer and boat, Black755UEABeau Vista Park - Moreton Bay Drive CALOUNDRA WEST IV2500699
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, White
64 Henzell Street DICKY BEACH IV2500651
09/05/2025Trailer and boat, SilverDL874510 Riberry Place MERIDAN PLAINSIV2500632
08/05/2025Daewoo Matiz, Bronze761SZW40 Westaway Parade CURRIMUNDIIV2500663
07/05/2025Ford Falcon, Utility, Black425EE67 Main Drive  WARANA IV2500647
02/05/2025Kia hatchback, Silver
26/23 Low Street YANDINAIV2500616
02/05/2025Toyota Hilux, Silver834ZHC66 Philipps Road DULONGIV2500592
30/04/2025Trailer, Brown
38 Mawarra Street BUDDINAIV2500590
30/04/2025Hyundai Getz, Silver136KHN39 Yellow Cedar Place PALMWOODSIV2500540
30/04/2025Mazda 323, Silver165CU7Tanah Street West MOUNT COOLUM IV2500604
23/04/2025Trailer, CreamEV431025 Cutters Way BLI BLIIV2500578
17/04/2025Hyundai Accent, White230GDM11 High Street SIPPY DOWNSIV2500570
16/04/2025Suzuki Vitara, Silver693FPC1-9 Apps Road MAROOCHY RIVER IV2500612
11/04/2025Mazda utility, Blue462YSB99 McGilchrist Road EUDLO IV2500447
09/04/2025Holden Cruze, White376YDS1 Coulon Road GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS IV2500623
09/04/2025Renault Van, White127BB561 Taylor Avenue GOLDEN BEACH  IV2500501
09/04/2025Ford Laser, Red502RYE61 Springfield Avenue COOLUM BEACH IV2500510
08/04/2025Landrover, WhiteXQK33780 Amarina Avenue MOOLOOLABA IV2500441
08/04/2025Holden Commodore, White383HJ5115-117 Grigor Street West MOFFAT BEACHIV2500423
02/04/2025Holden Commodore, Sedan, Maroon781LVC55 Grand Parade, PARREARRA IV2500490
26/03/2025BMW 325I, Silver257VTQ9 Harry Street  NIRIMBA IV2500538
26/03/2025Holden Crewman, Blue 103KI320 Acorn Lane  WOOMBYE IV2500421
26/03/2025Ford Ranger, Grey
14 Machinery Avenue  WARANA IV2500422
25/03/2025Unknown Make, Van
30 Lake Dunethin Road  MAROOCHY RIVER IV2500541
25/03/2025Lexus, Sedan, Silver787XCH9 Harry Street  NIRIMBA IV2500432
24/03/2025Trailer, no specific make, Black666UKU1 Gumtree Pocket Court LITTLE MOUNTAIN IV2500413
19/03/2025Hyundai, Santa Fe, Station Wagon, Blue020EU73 Gregson Place CALOUNDRA IV2500336
19/03/2025Trailer and Jetski, silverEO784215 Meta Street MOOLOOLABA IV2500387
18/03/2025Holden, Barina, Hatchback, Black267ZUPSunshine Coast Parade MAROOCHYDORE IV2500366
18/03/2025Mazda, Hatchback, Silver908ZRD29 Central Park Drive YANDINA IV2500356
18/03/2025Ford, Ranger Utility, Silver376II342 Titan Crescent BANYA IV2500379
17/03/2025Kia Rio, Silver
16 Mathew Street NAMBOUR IV2500367
17/03/2025Nissan Xtrail, Silver923LIYImage Flat Road IMAGE FLAT IV2500355
14/03/2025Trailer - no specific make, Aluminium
21 Gairdner Street CALOUNDRA WEST IV2500323
13/03/2025Trailer - no specific make, BlackDE921370 Dalton Drive MAROOCHYDORE  IV2500256
13/03/2025Holden Captiva, Black967VOR10 Kelly Court BUDERIM IV2500320
11/03/2025Mitsubishi Express, White753JC957 Careen Street BATTERY HILLIV2500337
07/03/2025Boat - No specific make
143 Esplanade GOLDEN BEACH V2500428
05/03/2025Holden Commodore, Utility, White
23-25 Ramilles Street MOUNT COOLUM IV2500295
05/03/2025Trailer - no specific make, AluminiumBN94961/20 Akeringa Place MOOLOOLABA IV2500254
05/03/2025Trailer and Boat, Trailer AluminiumD083615 Annie Lane BARINGA IV2500269
28/02/2025Yamaha Motorcycle, Red/White5BR6624 Blanch Crescent BLI BLI IV2500262
28/02/2025Mazda, Silver146IWX28 Stone Crescent BARINGAIV2500275
21/02/2025Toyota Hilux, Utility, Grey516IR96-8 Depot Street MAROOCHYDORE IV2500195
21/02/2025Volkswagen Van, White2AF9IO / 992 HR43-5 Depot Street MAROOCHYDORE IV2500247
21/02/2025Nissan Utility, Black328JS931 Bremer Circuit BANYA IV2500225
20/02/2025Honda, Blue/Silver586HET50 Maud Street MAROOCHYDOREIV2500216
20/02/2025Trailer and boat, AluminiumDY7427Park - Roslin Street MOFFAT BEACHIV2500201
20/02/2025Kia, White662IUBPark - Violet Street CALOUNDRA WESTIV2500196
20/02/2025Mitsubishi Triton, Silver103ET6Pinehurst Ashwood Place CURRIMUNDIIV2500191
20/02/2025Volkswagen, White000XRC17 Kensington Drive MINYAMAIV2500175
20/02/2025Audi SUV, White141CU73/13 Strong Street BARINGAIV2500167
20/02/2025Ford Fairmont, Green150RZL2 Melody Court WARANAIV2500162
20/02/2025Fiat, Silver616VSX10 Commerce Avenue WARANAIV2500150
18/02/2025Audi, White911VEF7 Long Beach Avenue COOLUM BEACHIV2500197
12/02/2025Jeep, 4 Wheel Drive, Silver936JA4110 Steiner Crescent BARINGA IV2500261
10/02/2025Mazda, Hatchback, Silver098LB310 Depot Street MAROOCHYDORE IV2500098
09/02/2025Ford Fiesta, White326LZ73–13 Memorial Drive EUMUNDIIV2500132
09/02/2025Hyundai Accent, Hatchback, Gold444IM5801 Eumundi Noosa Road DOONAN IV2500124
06/02/2025Honda Accord, Black853IA325 Edison Crescent BARINGA IV2500065
05/02/2025Nissan XTRAIL, Station Wagon, Gold130YVO24 Hoopers Road KUNDA PARK IV2500116
05/02/2025Ford Mondeo, Sedan, RedBGP78T52-54 Alexandra Parade MAROOCHYDORE IV2500085
05/02/2025Mitsubishi Triton, Utility, Green362IR916 Runway Drive MARCOOLA IV2500083
06/12/2024Toyota Rav4, Silver215SWP2 Newspaper Place MAROOCHYDOREIV2401634
24/09/2024Mitsubishi Express, Van, White184HG572-76 Woombye-Palmwoods Road WOOMBYE IV2401202
17/09/2025Mitsubishi Lancer, Sedan, Blue555GM415 White Cedar Place WEST WOOMBYEIV2401170

Impounded goods list as at 20 September 2024

Date impoundedItem descriptionLocation when impoundedReference number 
02/08/2024Jet Ski Dock, Grey31 Marawa Drive PARREARRAIMP24/0012