This is a residential beach community with either ocean views or located on the canal in specialty developments. Kawana encompasses the strip of suburbs that connect Caloundra with nearby Mooloolaba situated along the major Sunshine Coast roadway ‘Nicklin Way’.
Kawana offers its residents great beachfront living a stone’s throw from all the modern conveniences offered by its prestigious neighbours. Residents are well catered for with Kawana Shopping world, Buddina Primary school, aged care centres and the Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club at Buddina Beach. Parks and picnic spots are plentiful Beaches run the full length of the suburb extending from Point Cartwright to Currumundi Beach in the south.
Majority of properties in this area are all within 1km of the coastline, as such research suggests the median house price for this area lies at $455,000. This area covers a wide range of properties from entry level units through to multi-million dollar mansions.
Point Cartwright is located at the mouth of the Mooloolaba River and includes a man-made rock wall. A small secluded beach on the other side of Beacon Lighthouse reserve at Point Cartwright offers a great fishing spot and surfing for the experienced only. An off-the leash dog area, showers and toilets can also be found at Point Cartwright. This area is considered the surfers haven of the sunshine coast and beaches and parklands are popular attractions for local residents and visitors to the Sunshine Coast. Kawana Shopping World has undergone a recent revamp, with a multi screen cinema under construction and a huge external and internal update turning the centre into a shopping and entertainment epi-centre.