I was born and bred on the Sunshine Coast! We moved to WA for DH's work and, although I love it here, I miss 'home'. It's definitely changed and grown lots, but its still not a city. And nothing like the Gold Coast!

I was born and grew up in the North (Tewantin), so Noosa was my base. DH and I lived in the Sippy Downs and Buderim area in the last 10 years. These are both busier than the North end, but still lovely. I like the Eumundi/Cooroy/Doonan area and the Cooroy end of Tewantin as there's acreage, but you're still less than 25 mins from major shopping (department stores, Harvey Norman type places, restaurants, services), beaches, the hinterland (I love the Montville area!) and there's a good choice of schools too.

PM me if you want more.

Airmen - I love Hervey Bay too! For holidays though, not to live.