Coolum Beach, Queensland


Coolum Beach is a beachside town and coastal suburb of the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia and is also the name of the beach around which the town is based. In the, Coolum Beach had a population of 8,497 people.

History

In December 1923, land in the Mt Coolum Beach Estate second section went to auction, following the successful sale of portions in the first section, and one month after the official opening of the Moreton Central Sugar Mill Cane Tramway extension to Coolum. All lots are described as having an uninterrupted view of the Pacific Ocean.
The Coolum Library opened in 1989 with a major refurbishment in 1997.
In 2002 Coolum hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, replacing the 2001 meeting that was postponed and moved from Brisbane in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
In 2006 Australian census, the population of Coolum was 7,744.

Geography

Mount Coolum dominates the landscape, and can be seen from most of Coolum. Mount Coolum National Park provides a 1.6 km bush walk up the mountain to 360 degree views of the coast. The track was upgraded in 2012 to improve safety and accessibility.

Education

Coolum State School is located at the entrance to the town off the Sunshine Motorway.
Coolum State High School is located in the outskirts of the town near neighbouring town Peregian Beach on the David Low Way.

Amenities

The Sunshine Coast Regional Council operates a public library at 6 Park Street.

Commercial area

Coolum Beach is a popular day trip and holiday destination. The town is focused around the beach which is patrolled by life savers and offers swimming and surfing, in its day it is known as one of the best breaks in Queensland. Parks, a boardwalk, esplanade shops, and the surf lifesaver club surround the beach. Over the last five years Coolum Beach has seen heavy development, with new buildings for retail business and holiday apartments.

Public Transport

, a division of TransLink operates local buses.
The nearest railway station is Yandina Railway Station from where there are Queensland Rail trains to Roma Street railway station in Brisbane as well as a line to Ipswich and North Gympie.

Notable people

Notable people who are from or have lived in Coolum include: