Suburb Property Profile: Wurtulla, QLD 4575
Located approximately 90km north of Brisbane's CBD, Wurtulla sits within the Sunshine Coast Region, part of the Kawana Waters urban centre, positioned between Currimundi and Kawana Waters. The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "southward," and the suburb was only named as a town in 1967 and gazetted as a Sunshine Coast suburb in 1989 — genuinely new by regional standards, and less well known than nearby Caloundra, Mooloolaba or Noosa. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Wurtulla sits at 6,254 according to the 2021 Census. The median age is around 37, reflecting a mix of young families drawn to the suburb's schools and parks alongside older residents seeking a peaceful beachside lifestyle. Owner-occupiers make up the majority of residents.
Travel & Infrastructure
The Nicklin Way passes through Wurtulla from Bokarina in the north to Currimundi in the south, connecting the suburb to Caloundra Road and the broader Sunshine Coast road network. Public transport includes bus services to surrounding suburbs and Caloundra, with Brisbane around 90km away.
Shopping
Wurtulla sits close to Kawana Shopping World, one of the Sunshine Coast's largest shopping complexes, giving residents a genuine major retail destination just a short drive away, alongside local shops, cafes and services in nearby Caloundra.
Schools & Recreation
Wurtulla is popular with families thanks to its quiet streets, parks and access to nearby schools, giving the suburb a genuinely family-friendly reputation within the wider Kawana Waters community.
Local Amenities
Wurtulla is bounded by the Coral Sea to the east, Currimundi Creek (Currimundi Lake) to the south, and Pangali Canal and Lake Kawana to the west, giving residents wide, sandy beaches, canal frontage and lake access all within the one suburb. The Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park protects a stretch of natural wallum heath bushland in the suburb's south-east, while local landmarks include a replica of Cook's Endeavour, the Air Museum and the Bullock Beach boardwalk — giving Wurtulla a genuinely well-rounded mix of beach, bushland and lake lifestyle.
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