The Coasts most family friendly suburbs indicate the popular areas are set back from the beach.
Mountain Creek, Peregian Springs, Mooloolah Valley, Kuluin and Meridan Plains were ranked in the top five according to Core Logic and the 2016 census.
These areas all had children living in 50% or more of family households.
Not surprisingly the attributes of these areas were; close to schools and shops, large allotment sizes where kids can play/congregate in the cul-de-sacs and the safety factor.