In short
- Sunshine Coast Council covers Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra, Buderim, Nambour, Kawana Waters, Coolum Beach.
- ParkSmart program uses number plate recognition technology to monitor time-limited parking. Council also enforces verge parking.
- Parking permits are available from council; eligibility and cost not verified.
- Overstaying or not paying is $86, the same across Queensland.
- Lost dog? Sippy Creek Animal Pound (Sunshine Coast Council), 48 Sippy Creek Road, Tanawha QLD 4556.
The area
Sunshine Coast Council covers Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra, Buderim, Nambour, Kawana Waters, Coolum Beach. It is one of the council areas in Greater Sunshine Coast, and it runs its own parking officers for its own streets under the Queensland road rules.
The council's parking page: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
How it patrols
ParkSmart program uses number plate recognition technology to monitor time-limited parking. Council also enforces verge parking.
Where parking officers are seen most in Sunshine Coast:
- PARKnGO Lightning Lane, Maroochydore City Centre
- PARKnGO Mooloolaba Central, Mooloolaba
- Caloundra CBD (2P limit applies)
- Nambour town centre
- Maleny town centre
On Rangr Dangr neighbours drop a pin when they see an officer. Tap I parked here and you get a buzz if one is reported near your car, anywhere in Sunshine Coast.
Paying and permits
PARKnGO Mooloolaba Central free up to four hours; other PARKnGO rates at parkngo.com.au.
Parking permits are available from council; eligibility and cost not verified.
How to read the signs: Sunshine Coast parking signs explained.
The fines
Parking fine amounts are the same across Queensland, set by the state. Unpaid ones go to State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER).
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $86 |
| No ticket or paid session in a paid zone | $51 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $129 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $129 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $129 |
Withdrawal requests go through MyCouncil within 28 days; payment plans for infringements of $200 or more. Amounts: 0.75 units ($129) for No Stopping and No Parking, 0.5 units ($86) for overstay.
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Sunshine Coast parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Sunshine Coast Council takes impounded animals to Sippy Creek Animal Pound (Sunshine Coast Council), 48 Sippy Creek Road, Tanawha QLD 4556. Monday to Friday 8.15am to 6.00pm; Saturday 9.00am to 12.00pm; closed Sundays and public holidays. Phone (07) 5439 8000.
Mark your pet missing on Queensland Government Pet Registry (council registration) so any vet or shelter that scans the chip sees it, and drop a lost pet pin on the map at the street it went missing from.
The full checklist, including found dogs, cats and lost property: Lost and found in Sunshine Coast.
Good to know.
How is parking enforced in Sunshine Coast?
ParkSmart program uses number plate recognition technology to monitor time-limited parking. Council also enforces verge parking.
How much is a parking fine in Sunshine Coast?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $86 across Queensland. Withdrawal requests go through MyCouncil within 28 days; payment plans for infringements of $200 or more. Amounts: 0.75 units ($129) for No Stopping and No Parking, 0.5 units ($86) for overstay. See the Sunshine Coast fines guide for the full list.
Where does Sunshine Coast take lost dogs?
Sippy Creek Animal Pound (Sunshine Coast Council), 48 Sippy Creek Road, Tanawha QLD 4556. Monday to Friday 8.15am to 6.00pm; Saturday 9.00am to 12.00pm; closed Sundays and public holidays. Phone (07) 5439 8000.
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