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A few facts about Sunshine Coast

  • With about 400,000 people, Sunshine Coast is one of the ten biggest cities in Australia.
  • It lies in Queensland.
  • It's about 822 km to Sydney, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Caloundra (17 km), Noosa Heads (29 km) and Narangba (62 km).

First-date ideas for Sunshine Coast

For a first meeting in Sunshine Coast, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Sunshine Coast

How far around Sunshine Coast can I search?

Within 50 km of Sunshine Coast there are 3 towns and cities — Caloundra and Noosa Heads among them — with more than 500,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Sunshine Coast free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Sunshine Coast and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Sunshine Coast real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Sunshine Coast?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Australia or abroad.

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