Current Date And Time In Mount Coolum, Australia
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:21:32 AEST
State: Queensland
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 4,183
District: Sunshine Coast
Find cities, states and countries closest to Mount Coolum in Queensland, Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Mount Coolum.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Mount Coolum from our regional database:
| State / Region | Queensland |
| District | Sunshine Coast |
| Total Population | 4,183 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -26.5658° N |
| Center Longitude | 153.0914° E |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population Rank in Queensland | #386 of 1058 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bli Bli | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Coolum Beach | 3 | 4 | 2 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Diddillibah | 6 | 9 | 5 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Kiels Mountain | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kuluin | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Marcoola | 1 | 2 | 1 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Maroochy River | 5 | 7 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Maroochydore | 7 | 11 | 6 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mudjimba | 3 | 6 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Pacific Paradise | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Peregian Beach | 6 | 9 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Peregian Springs | 5 | 9 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Rosemount | 7 | 12 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Sunshine Coast | 6 | 10 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Twin Waters | 5 | 8 | 4 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Queensland (home state of Mount Coolum), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Australian Capital Territory | 939 | 1,511 | 816 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Central Province | 955 | 1,537 | 829 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Choiseul Province | 1,372 | 2,209 | 1,192 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Christmas Island | 677 | 1,090 | 588 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Cocos Islands | 677 | 1,090 | 588 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Coral Sea Islands | 1,059 | 1,705 | 920 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 1,110 | 1,786 | 964 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Gulf Province | 1,066 | 1,716 | 926 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Honiara | 1,389 | 2,235 | 1,206 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Isabel Province | 1,416 | 2,279 | 1,230 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Mount Coolum's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Papua New Guinea | 1,473 | 2,370 | 1,279 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Timor Leste | 1,251 | 2,013 | 1,086 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Mount Coolum. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Queensland, Australia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Mount Coolum (You) | Queensland | 4,183 | — | — |
| Yaroomba | Queensland | 1,579 | 1.7 | NNE |
| Marcoola | Queensland | 3,337 | 2.1 | S |
| Coolum Beach | Queensland | 9,346 | 4.2 | N |
| Mudjimba | Queensland | 2,710 | 5.5 | S |
| Pacific Paradise | Queensland | 2,168 | 6.0 | SSW |
| Yandina Creek | Queensland | 744 | 6.0 | WNW |
| Maroochy River | Queensland | 1,470 | 7.3 | W |
| Twin Waters | Queensland | 2,848 | 7.7 | S |
| Bli Bli | Queensland | 7,650 | 7.9 | SW |
| Peregian Springs | Queensland | 6,887 | 8.8 | N |
How does Mount Coolum rank within Queensland? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Mount Coolum appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Brisbane | 2,780,063 |
| Gold Coast | 640,778 |
| Sunshine Coast | 346,522 |
| Logan City | 345,098 |
| Townsville | 201,313 |
| Cairns | 153,075 |
| Toowoomba | 142,163 |
| Mackay | 121,691 |
| Caloundra | 96,305 |
| Rockhampton | 81,021 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Richmond | 26,602.00 |
| Brisbane | 15,826.00 |
| Gold Coast | 1,402.00 |
| Ipswich | 1,090.00 |
| Wellesley Islands | 1,002.00 |
| Cairns | 488.10 |
| Townsville | 140.20 |
| Chinchilla | 72.20 |
| Stuart | 53.30 |
| Walkamin | 47.20 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Woolloongabba | 2,633.75 |
| Jindalee | 1,999.23 |
| Herston | 1,742.94 |
| Kenmore | 1,685.38 |
| Albany Creek | 1,568.89 |
| Townsville | 1,435.90 |
| Benowa | 1,365.91 |
| Springfield | 1,000.75 |
| Nambour | 770.60 |
| Gold Coast | 457.05 |
Sunshine Coast Airport IATA: MCY 3 km (2 mi) from Mount Coolum |
Mount Coolum sits inside Queensland, Australia and ranks #386 of 1058 cities in Queensland by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Mount Coolum and the countries closest to Mount Coolum by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Australia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Mount Coolum, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Mount Coolum at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Queensland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Mount Coolum — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Mount Coolum table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Queensland by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Mount Coolum and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Mount Coolum map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Mount Coolum will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Mount Coolum to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Mount Coolum. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Queensland city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Mount Coolum ranks #386 of 1058 cities in Queensland by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Mount Coolum is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.