Twin Waters, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Twin Waters Maroochydore, Queensland
Lagoon at Twin Waters resort, 2010
Twin Waters Location in Queensland
Population	2,966 (2021 census)
• Density	645/km2 (1,670/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4564
Elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Area	4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.2 km (6 mi) N of Maroochydore 79.0 km (49 mi) SE of Gympie 112 km (70 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
County	Canning
Parish	Maroochy
State electorate(s)	Maroochydore
Federal Division(s)	Fairfax
Suburbs around Twin Waters: Pacific Paradise Mudjimba Mudjimba Pacific Paradise Twin Waters Coral Sea Maroochydore Maroochydore Maroochydore

Twin Waters is a beautiful coastal area located in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. It is a suburb of Maroochydore. In 2021, about 2,966 people lived in Twin Waters.

Exploring Twin Waters' Location

Twin Waters is bordered by the Maroochy River to the south. The amazing Coral Sea is to its south-east.

Much of the riverfront area is part of the Maroochy River Conservation Park. This park covers 174 hectares (about 430 acres). It is mainly managed to protect nature.

Different Areas of Twin Waters

Because of its L-shape, Twin Waters has three main parts. The south-eastern part has the conservation park and the Twin Waters Resort. This resort even has its own lagoon!

The north-west area is home to the Twin Waters Golf Course. You can also find some houses there. The south-west part has a lagoon connected to the Maroochy River. It has both homes and more of the conservation park.

There is also a sandy surf beach along the coast. Behind it is a narrow coastal reserve with a public road.

A Look at Twin Waters' History

The Maroochy River Conservation Park was created in 1992. This helped protect the natural environment.

Twin Waters used to be part of another suburb called Mudjimba. It has many canals and waterways. Twin Waters officially became its own separate suburb on May 9, 2003.

Who Lives in Twin Waters?

The number of people living in Twin Waters has grown over the years.

• In 2011, there were 2,542 people.
• By 2016, the population grew to 2,687 people.
• In 2021, the population reached 2,966 people.

Learning and Schools

Twin Waters does not have any schools right inside the suburb.

• The closest primary school is Pacific Paradise State School. It is in Pacific Paradise, which is to the north-west.
• The nearest high school is Maroochydore State High School. This school is located in Maroochydore, to the south.

Fun Things to Do in Twin Waters

Twin Waters is a great place for relaxing and having fun. It is only about 8 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport. This community is surrounded by calm canal estates and a conservation park. You can easily get to the Maroochy River and a 1.5 km surf-patrolled beach.

Places to Visit

The Twin Waters Resort is a popular spot. It has 373 rooms built around a beautiful lagoon. It also has places for meetings and events.

The Twin Waters Golf Club is another fantastic attraction. It is an 18-hole championship golf course. Famous golfers Peter Thomson and Mike Wolveridge designed it in 1991.

There is also a boat ramp and a floating walkway at Nojoor Road. This is on the north bank of the Maroochy River. The Sunshine Coast Regional Council manages it.