Living on the Sunshine Coast
The Multicultural Welcome Hub helps you settle into the Sunshine Coast, find support, meet new people and explore your new community.
The Sunshine Coast is a diverse community, many cultures choose to call this region home.
One in every five people are born overseas, representing 156 countries, 45 faiths and 96 languages.
So remember you are not alone as you settle in!
Important things to do after you arrive
This is a helpful list to help you understand the important things you must do in your first weeks after you have arrived.
Shopping and eating out
The Sunshine Coast has a large variety of shops from small neighbourhood stores to large shopping centres, outdoor markets, and specialty shops where you will find local handmade food, arts and crafts.
Council services
Council provides services and community facilities to residents of the Sunshine Coast. Ranging from roads, rubbish collection, public libraries, art galleries, parks and beaches, citizenship ceremonies, support programs, and public events.