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Abandoned vehicles and goods

How to report or collect abandoned vehicles or goods, list of impounded vehicles and goods and when the next auction is on.

Council will investigate reports of abandoned vehicles and goods by making reasonable enquiries. Council may check:

  • the vehicle and goods condition
  • location of vehicles and goods
  • potential ownership
  • any registration.

Goods may include camping gear, tent, furniture etc.

Council will try to find the vehicle or goods owner and have them remove it from Council land. If we can't locate the owner, a notice will be placed on the vehicle or goods advising that it will be removed by a certain date. We may tow a vehicle immediately if it is a danger to public safety.

If an abandoned vehicle or goods are not removed by the date on the notice, Council will impound the vehicle or good.

If the vehicle or goods are not claimed within one month of being impounded, we will advertise it for 14 days. It will then be disposed of by public auction. Council may dispose of vehicles or goods of no value (e.g. damaged, missing parts or not roadworthy) without going to auction.

Unregistered vehicles not stored on private property are considered abandoned.

Reporting an abandoned vehicle

If you spot an abandoned vehicle, you can email Customer Service. Please include:

  • vehicle description including colour, make, model and registration number (where possible)
  • specific location to help locate the vehicle.

Note: abandoned vehicles on main or State controlled roads are managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Refer to the list of State controlled roads in the Sunshine Coast region (PDF, 188KB).

Collecting impounded vehicles or goods

Owners who would like to collect impounded vehicles or goods must:

  • do so within one month of impounding
  • complete the release of vehicle form (DOCX, 217KB) (as required under state government laws)
  • send proof of ownership and photo identification (drivers licence, 18+ card or passport) which has been verified by a Justice of the Peace via email. Or you can bring proof of ownership and photo identification to a Council customer service centre.

On receipt of proof of ownership and photo identification Council will contact you to pay the release fees and any other applicable charges. You will also need to provide release paperwork so that you can collect your vehicle or goods. This must be shown time of collection.

The vehicle must be removed immediately upon receipt of the release paperwork. Failure to collect the vehicle from the impound yard, may result in additional storage costs being charged by the towing company, in line with their terms and conditions or alternatively, they may dispose of or auction the vehicle.

Once Council's impound and release fees have been paid, Council does not have any further involvement in the matter.

Abandoned vehicle auctions

Sunshine Coast Council abandoned vehicles auctions are run on a regular basis for all abandoned vehicles and unclaimed impounded items.

The next auction will be held Saturday 7 February 2026 at Clayton's Towing yard, 617 Bli Bli Road Nambour.
​Gates open at 7.00am and bidding starts at 8.00am.
Visit Clayton's Towing website for more information.
Auction bidders can pre-register online. This is to speed up entry access on the day. 

Impounded vehicles list as at 7 January 2026

Date impoundedMake, model and colourRegistrationLocation when impoundedReference numberAuction date
03/01/2026Ford Campervan, White
10 Depot Street. MAROOCHYDOREIV2502313
24/12/2025Boat - No specific make, White/YellowSP255Q20-24 Apps Road, MAROOCHY RIVER IV2502278
23/12/2025Nissan X-trail, Station Wagon, Black781DU4700 Bli Bli Road, NAMBOUR IV2502289
12/12/2025Mitsubishi, Blue 460XVE3-17 Water Lily Way, MOUNTAIN CREEK IV2502126
19/12/2025Nissan Pulsar, Sedan, White963BO720 Hodgens Street, CALOUNDRA IV2502118
18/12/2025Ford Falcon, White935NA940 MacDonald Road, PALMWOODSIV25021147 February 2026
16/12/2025Toyota HiAce, White844TCP32 Post Office Road, MAPLETONIV25021257 February 2026
16/12/2025Toyota Corolla, Black843LB45 Coonowrin Street, DICKY BEACHIV25021977 February 2026
12/12/2025Nissan Navara, Utility, Blue015SSA13 Jersey Place, PARREARRA IV25019697 February 2026
10/12/2025Holden Rodeo Dual Cab, Utility, Green586KY716 Sydal Street, LITTLE MOUNTAIN IV25017107 February 2026
10/12/2025Mercedes, Van, White471XUU32 Shay Street, PALMVIEWIV25021127 February 2026
09/12/2025Hyundai Elantra, Sedan, Silver584RRH242 Chevallum Road, PALMWOODS IV25020757 February 2026
09/12/2025Hyundai, Van, WhiteBWW33W27 Tamarindus Street, MARCOOLA IV25021457 February 2026
04/12/2025Ford Truck425HF711 Progress Road, MAROOCHYDORE IV25018757 February 2026
03/12/2025Honda CRV, Station Wagon, Green542KN461 Beerwah Parade, BEERWAH IV25020157 February 2026
03/12/2025Scooter, Black031OA - Nil plates22 Capricorn Cresent, MERIDAN PLAINS IV25020107 February 2026
02/12/2025Mitsubishi Lancer, Sedan, White712MWL4 Columbia Street, SIPPY DOWNS IV25020017 February 2026
01/12/2025Ford Falcon, Sedan, White689WQW - NIL PLATES40 Riverbreeze Way, KULUIN IV25022037 February 2026
27/11/2025Jeep Cherokee, 4 Wheel Drive, Grey669YVE34 Fourth Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE IV25017627 February 2026
27/11/2025Trailer - no specific make, Silver
North Shore Road, TWIN WATERS IV25018947 February 2026
27/11/2025Boat - No specific make, White
22 Anchorage Circuit, TWIN WATERS IV25020257 February 2026
24/11/2025Mazda 3, Hatchback, Red244HY4556-558 David Low Way, PACIFIC PARADISEIV25020547 February 2026
24/11/2025Mitsubishi Delica, Van, Black640FR4100 Grandview Drive, COOLUM BEACHIV25017057 February 2026
14/11/2025Holden Commodore, Station Wagon, Silver546BL626 Hitech Drive, KUNDA PARK IV25019127 February 2026
12/11/2025Ford Ranger, Utility, White219YVM5 Harvey Lane, MERIDAN PLAINS IV25017607 February 2026
11/11/2025Volkswagen Golf, Hatchback, Black235DY32 Loparo Court, NAMBOUR IV25017587 February 2026
11/11/2025Nissan Navara, Utility, Black181GC43-5 Depot Street, MAROOCHYDORE IV25018107 February 2026
10/11/2025Toyota, Station Wagon, Blue/Silver535KQF15-17 Price Street, NAMBOUR IV25018247 February 2026
06/11/2025Trailer - no specific make, BlueCU6411130 Grand Parade, PARREARRA IV25018717 February 2026
04/11/2025Boat - no specific make, BlueMQ760Q5 Bindaree Crescent, MOOLOOLABAIV25018417 February 2026
04/11/2025Nissan Pulsar, Gold277KN53 Panorama Drive, NAMBOURIV25019177 February 2026
04/11/2025Kayak, Red
5 Bindaree Cresent, MOOLOOLABA IV25018377 February 2026
04/11/2025Boat, Blue/White
5 Bindaree Cresent, MOOLOOLABA IV25018297 February 2026
04/11/2025Nissan, Station Wagon, Black870FL310-12 Toral Drive, BUDERIM IV25017797 February 2026
03/11/2025Great Wall 240, Utility, Silver615MRJ11 Mornington Court, LITTLE MOUNTAINIV25017407 February 2026
31/10/2025Trailer - no specific make, Silver
85 Prosperity Drive, BIRTINYA IV25015537 February 2026
30/10/2025Trailer - no specific make, Grey
171 Panorama Drive, ROSEMOUNTIV25017447 February 2026
28/10/2025Nissan Xtrail, Sport Utility Vehicle, White 416TZY6 Smith Street, MOOLOOLABA IV25016167 February 2026
22/10/2025Holden Rodeo, Utility, White715LO420 Heliconia Street, MOUNTAIN CREEK IV25017047 February 2026
22/10/2025Boat - no specific make, Green
Outrigger Park Nicklin Way, MINYAMAIV25017667 February 2026
15/10/2025Trailer - no specific make, Orange
10 Madagascar Court, PARREARRA IV25016227 February 2026
14/10/2025Holden Rodeo, Utility, White 637DWV3 Balemo Street, MINYAMA IV25016897 February 2026
14/10/2025Honda, Hatchback, Silver563XNJ92 Tranquility Way, PALMVIEW IV25016207 February 2026
09/10/2025Toyota Corolla, Sedan, Blue
18 Bunderra Court, LANDSBOROUGH IV25017417 February 2026
08/10/2025Hyundai, Van, White487TML12 Burnett Street, MOOLOOLABA IV25016587 February 2026
08/10/2025Holden Commodore, Sedan, Blue118RLY10 Mavarra Street, MAROOCHYDORE IV25016197 February 2026
04/10/2025Mitsubishi Lancer, Sedan, BlueBA92LWBindaree Cresent, MOOLOOLABA IV25015247 February 2026
02/10/2025Holden Commodore, White327SKE23 Pangarinda Place, MOOLOOLABAIV25015347 February 2026
30/09/2025Trailer
3 Radiata Drive, MAROOCHYDORE IV25014877 February 2026
27/09/2025Mazda, Van, White628YIM7 Jacqueline Court, MOUNT COOLUM IV25016067 February 2026
26/09/2025Holden Captiva, Station Wagon, Black739TPQ7 Jack Street, NAMBOUR IV25015997 February 2026
19/09/2025Ford Ranger, Utility, Silver160LWA16 Thrush Street, CALOUNDRA IV25015457 February 2026
19/09/2025Mitsubishi, Sedan, White364SPX34 Baringa Drive, BARINGA IV25015037 February 2026
16/09/2025Renault, Van, White159BM515 Broadsea Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE IV25014887 February 2026
11/09/2025Ford Falcon, Station Wagon, White632RCQ10 Sunhaven Court, NAMBOUR IV25013157 February 2026
09/09/2025Ford Laser, Hatchback, Gold379AM91 Coobah Court, CURRIMUNDI IV25014577 February 2026
08/09/2025Subaru Liberty, Sedan, Silver251JD487 Coes Creek Road, BURNSIDE IV25015097 February 2026
05/09/2025Subaru Impreza, Sedan, Blue344RFC3 Peace Street, PALMVIEWIV25014607 February 2026
04/09/2025Trailer - no specific make, Silver
26 Allen Street, MOFFAT BEACH IV25013727 February 2026
02/09/2025Holden Commodore, Station Wagon, Gold514TUN29 Wright Street, MAROOCHYDORE IV25013957 February 2026
01/09/2025Boat - no specific make, Blue/whiteBFY92QPark 3 Summer Drive, MAROOCHYDORE IV25014427 February 2026
28/08/2025Mercedes, Sedan, Black
17 Westaway Road, MERIDAN PLAINS IV25013927 February 2026
01/07/2025Honda Civic, GoldCE31OS58 Concert Avenue, PALMVIEWIV25010467 February 2026
26/06/2025Kia Rio Hatchback, White
23-27 Swallow Street, NAMBOUR IV25010427 February 2026