Sunshine Coast Regional zoning map
Every one of the 126,955 parcels in Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, mapped by zone, lot size, and bushfire, flood and heritage constraints. Free, no sign-up, built from Queensland government spatial data.
Get the zone, overlays and lot size for one address, read live from the Queensland planning services.
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Pan the parcel map, filter by zone family and minimum lot size, and click any lot for its zone, measured area and mapped constraints.
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Zones in Sunshine Coast Regional
Low Density Residential Zone covers the most land by parcel count: 64,438 parcels, about 51% of the council. These are the 8 most common zones across all 126,955 parcels.
| Zone | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Low Density Residential Zone | 64,438 | 50.8% |
| Rural Zone | 14,222 | 11.2% |
| Rural Residential Zone | 10,882 | 8.6% |
| Emerging Community Zone | 7,798 | 6.1% |
| Medium Density Residential Zone | 6,007 | 4.7% |
| Open Space Zone | 1,731 | 1.4% |
| Environmental Management and Conservation Zone | 1,686 | 1.3% |
| Community Facilities Zone | 1,205 | 0.9% |
483 parcels carry more than one zone. On a split lot the controls differ across the block, so a single zone label for the property can be misleading. The map shows each part and its area.
12,131 parcels (9.6%) have no zone mapped in the published data — typically roads, reserves and Crown land. The shares above are of all 126,955 parcels, so they do not sum to 100%.
Constraints mapped in Sunshine Coast Regional
Overlays decide what you can actually build, and they are mapped per property rather than per council. These totals show how much of Sunshine Coast Regional each overlay covers, and how much has never been mapped.
Bushfire
35.51%
45,084 parcels (35.51%) are inside a mapped bushfire overlay. The rest of the council has been mapped and sits outside it, so bushfire planning controls don't apply there.
Flood
2.81%
3,569 parcels (2.81%) are inside mapped flood areas. The other 97.19% of Sunshine Coast Regional has no flood mapping, so we can't say whether those parcels are affected.
Heritage
0.12%
156 parcels (0.12%) are inside a mapped heritage overlay. The rest of the council has been mapped and sits outside it, so heritage planning controls don't apply there.
Heritage, flood and bushfire controls on your specific lot can remove the fast-track and require a full application, even when the general rules say you're fine.
Building rules in Sunshine Coast Regional
Zoning tells you what the land is for. These guides cover what you can actually build on it in Sunshine Coast Regional.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the zoning of a specific property in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Enter the address in ZoneScout's address search. It returns the zone, the overlays mapped on that lot and the lot boundary, queried live from the Queensland planning services when you search.
What are the most common zones in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Low Density Residential Zone is the largest by parcel count: 64,438 of 126,955 parcels, about 51%. The full breakdown of the 8 most common zones is in the table above.
How many properties are in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Our map holds 126,955 parcels for Sunshine Coast Regional, covering about 2,238 km². That is what our map holds for this council. It is drawn from the state cadastre, but some parcel types are deliberately left out — strata unit lots stacked on their base parcel, and easements — so it is not the same as a count of titles.
Is this zoning information official?
It is built from the Queensland government's own published spatial data, but it is a snapshot taken on 2026-08-11 and is not a substitute for a planning certificate. For a decision that matters, check the address live and confirm with Sunshine Coast Regional council.
About this data
- Parcel boundaries, zoning and overlays: Queensland government spatial services
- Snapshot taken: 2026-08-11. Check any address live
- 126,955 parcels across 2,238 km²
General information only, not planning advice. Zoning and overlay mapping is published by Queensland government agencies and Sunshine Coast Regional council and can change; confirm with the council or a qualified planner before relying on it. Snapshot: 2026-08-11.
Talk to a town planner in Sunshine Coast Regional
This page covers the general rules. A qualified town planner can tell you what applies to your block, including the zone, overlays and approval path, before you spend money on drawings.
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