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Welcome to Aroona, QLD

Aroona is a residential suburb in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. It’s located within the Caloundra urban centre, being 2km north of Caloundra. Nearby areas include Little Mountain and Currimundi. Its current population is 3,062.

History

The suburb’s name comes from the Aboriginal word meaning “place of refreshing”. It also means “place of running water”.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

The median age of residents is 42. This is five years above the national average of 37. Most residents were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include England, New Zealand and Germany. Most residents speak English at home. The next common language is German.

The area has several cafes, restaurants and small grocery stores. These are found in a small shopping centre. It has three schools – a private primary school, a public primary school and a public high school. There are public parks and playgrounds.