Where do these numbers come from?

The live database behind Sunshine Coast Business Guide, rebuilt the same way as every other page each day. Nothing here is estimated.

What does claimed mean?

The owner has confirmed the listing is theirs and can edit its description, hours, phone and website.

Why are only 30 suburbs and 30 categories shown?

These are the 30 biggest of each by business count. Every suburb and category, including the smaller ones, is listed at /suburbs/ and /categories/.

The numbers

How many businesses on the Sunshine Coast, by suburb and category

As of October 2026 the guide lists 11,323 businesses. The 30 biggest suburbs and the 30 biggest categories below come straight from the database behind the guide, rebuilt every day.

Have a phone number33%

Have a website74%

Publish prices5%

Claimed by the owner1%

The 30 biggest suburbs

Suburb, businesses, top 3 categories

Maroochydore1,133Restaurants 46, Lawyers 44, Clothing stores 34
Sunshine Coast918Accommodation 49, Restaurants 49, Cafes 35
Buderim909Builders 67, Real estate agents 26, Specialist doctors 22
Caloundra795Builders 55, Restaurants 39, Accommodation 36
Noosaville725Accommodation 35, Restaurants 29, Clothing stores 19
Gympie671Real estate agents 20, Mechanics 19, Restaurants 16
Nambour559Builders 30, Mechanics 23, Restaurants 20
Coolum Beach537Builders 23, Restaurants 22, Accommodation 20
Kawana Waters478Builders 33, Restaurants 23, Dentists 12
Mooloolaba422Restaurants 34, Accommodation 25, Builders 25
Noosa Heads389Accommodation 52, Clothing stores 36, Restaurants 34
Maleny228Accommodation 17, Builders 9, Bed and breakfasts 7
Tewantin198Builders 15, Restaurants 9, Plumbers 9
Cooroy170Accountants 6, Art galleries 5, Builders 5
Beerwah165Restaurants 6, Real estate agents 6, Mechanics 5
Marcoola149Accommodation 9, Rental services 9, Restaurants 7
Yandina148Auto customisation 8, Farms 5, Restaurants 5
Warana145Glass, windows and doors 7, Mechanics 6, Electricians 6
Kunda Park139Manufacturing and supply 9, Builders 8, Hardware stores 7
Eumundi114Clothing stores 11, Bed and breakfasts 5, Florists 5
Birtinya112Specialist doctors 8, Accountants 5, Marketing agencies 4
Palmwoods97Farms 5, Real estate agents 5, Child care 4
Bells Creek90Kitchens and bathrooms 5, Metal fabricators 5, Gyms 4
Montville84Accommodation 20, Art galleries 6, Clothing stores 6
Landsborough82Self storage 4, Auto customisation 3, Mechanics 3
Sippy Downs80Marketing agencies 5, Restaurants 5, Accountants 3
Pomona66Naturopaths 5, Accommodation 3, Beauty salons 2
Buddina62Clothing stores 4, Restaurants 4, Marketing agencies 3
Alexandra Headland59Accommodation 14, Dentists 3, Accountants 2
Glass House Mountains59Accommodation 5, Farms 2, Grocery stores 2

How many businesses on the Sunshine Coast, by suburb and category

The 30 biggest suburbs

The 30 biggest categories