A 10 percent annual increase in parcel deliveries on the Sunshine Coast has promoted Australia Post to build a new multimillion-dollar facility in the region.
Australia Post Executive General Manager Network Operations Rod Barnes said the state-of-the-art facility, expected to open in late 2026 at Corbould Park, Caloundra, would support the region’s growing parcel demand.
Mr Barnes said it would feature advanced automation to improve turnaround times and help process up to 16,000 parcels per day and up to 21,000 during peak periods like Christmas.
“As one of Queensland’s fastest growing regions, our parcel volumes have increased 10 percent annually – well above the national average of 6 percent,” he said.
“With 164,000 locals shopping online in the past year, and areas like Caloundra, Buderim and Nambour recording above national average eCommerce growth, this new Parcel Facility will help us respond to that demand and deliver parcels to customers’ doors sooner.”
Mr Barnes said not only would the new facility accelerate parcel delivery for customers, it would also have enhanced safety and security features.
“The facility will significantly improve team member safety by reducing touch points and manual handling with the installation of a large parcel sorter.”
