Little Mountain, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Little Mountain Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Springs Drive, 2021
Little Mountain Location in Queensland
Population	11,068 (2021 census)
• Density	1,456/km2 (3,770/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4551
Area	7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.5 km (3 mi) NW of Caloundra CBD 86.6 km (54 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
County	Canning
Parish	Bribie
State electorate(s)	Caloundra Kawana
Federal Division(s)	Fisher
Suburbs around Little Mountain: Meridan Plains Meridan Plains Currimundi Corbould Park Little Mountain Aroona Baringa Caloundra West Caloundra West

Little Mountain is a lovely suburb located in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the wider Caloundra area. In 2021 census, about 11,068 people called Little Mountain home.

Exploring Little Mountain's Location

Little Mountain is found about 5.5 kilometres (around 3.4 miles) north-west of the main part of Caloundra. A major road called Caloundra Road runs right through the area, helping people get around easily.

Who Lives in Little Mountain?

The number of people living in Little Mountain has been growing!

• In 2016 census, there were 10,212 people living here.
• By 2021 census, the population grew to 11,068 people.

Community Services and Fun

The local government, known as the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, helps make life better for everyone. They offer a special mobile library service. This library on wheels visits Karawatha Drive, near the local shops, so you can borrow books and more!

Learning and Schools

While there aren't any schools directly in Little Mountain, students can easily go to nearby schools.

• For primary school, many kids attend Meridan State College in Meridan Plains, Baringa State Primary School in Baringa, or Golden Beach State School in Golden Beach.
• For high school, students often go to Meridan State College or Caloundra State High School in Caloundra CBD.