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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 last auction was held Saturday 5 April 2025.

The next auction will be held Saturday 12 July 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.

Terms and conditions

  • Full payment is required on the day of the auction (EFTPOS accepted).
  • Items are sold 'as is'.
  • Council reserves the right to withdraw any vehicle advertised before the auction.

Impounded vehicles list as at 26 June 2025

Date impoundedMake, model and colourRegistrationLocation when impoundedReference numberAuction date 
20/06/2025Audi A3, Hatchback, Grey553ID738 Nicklin Road, PALMWOODS IV2501146
20/06/2025Ford Ranger, Utility, White951SGJ56 Main Street, PALMWOODS IV2500996
18/06/2025Hyundai Getz, Hatchback, White704ZDUPark, Parkdale Avenue, DOONAN IV2500731
17/06/2025Unknown Make, Trailer and boat, Green
17 Florence Street, NAMBOUR IV2500929
16/06/2025Mazda 3, Sedan, Grey524LMK21 Daintree Drive, PALMVIEW IV2500833
16/06/2025Ford Sedan, Silver
Park, Urunga Esplanade MOOLOOLABA IV2500919
15/06/2025Daihatsu Charade, Sedan, Green169CP919 Apple Cresent, CALOUNDRA WESTIV2500900
12/06/2025Boat, WhiteNC071197 Esplanade, GOLDEN BEACH IV2500220
12/06/2025Mazda Bravo, Utility, White393BZ42 Page Street, KUNDA PARK IV2500894
10/06/2025Honda, Motorcycle, Black208WY45-49 Aerodrome Road, MAROOCHYDORE IV2500852
10/06/2025Hyundai Santa Fe, Station Wagon, Maroon086HXD57 Tanawha Tourist Drive, MONS IV2501054
09/06/2025Honda, Hatchback, Silver003BF314 Ormuz Avenue, CALOUNDRA IV2500041
05/06/2025Trailer - no specific make, BlueFN6041Nicklin Way, MINYAMAIV2500709
03/06/2025Trailer - no specific make, Silver
Nicklin Way, MINYAMA IV2500683
03/06/2025Subaru Impreza, Silver689ZVJ3 Baringa Street, BLI BLIIV2500805
29/05/2025Holden Barina, Hatchback, Black460XLG52 Wharf Road, BLI BLI IV2500668
27/05/2025Suzuki, Boat, SilverTTAF30Q1-5 Carinya Street,  MOOLOOLABA IV250055412 July 2025
27/05/2025Boat, Beige
21-25 Carinya Street,  MOOLOOLABA IV250093312 July 2025
26/05/2025Unknown Make, Scooter, Orange259VF73 Green Turtle Place,  MARCOOLA IV250096812 July 2025
23/05/2025Trailer - no specific make, Black
242 Broadwater Avenue, West MAROOCHYDORE IV2500555
23/05/2025Kia, Sports Utility, Silver749XEE11 Dunwich Lane, MAROOCHYDORE IV2500643
21/05/2025Toyota Prado, 4 Wheel Drive, Silver122HGZ81 Parker Street, MAROOCHYDORE IV2500672
21/05/2025Trailer, unknown make, Black
14 Paulger Flat Road, YANDINA IV2500789
21/05/2025Mitsubishi Lancer, Sedan, Silver000RAB20 Jarnahill Drive, MOUNT COOLUMIV2500816
16/05/2025Ford Falcon, Utility, Blue172ZUM175 The Avenue, PEREGIAN SPRINGSIV250071812 July 2025
16/05/2025Toyota Corolla, Red494AA412 Dual Avenue, WARANAIV250089712 July 2025
14/05/2025Jeep Sport, Black817FQ55 Oxford Close, SIPPY DOWNS IV250066112 July 2025
14/05/2025Ford Falcon, Green
55 Burke Street, GOLDEN BEACH IV250086812 July 2025
13/05/2025Hyundai Terracan, Grey037GV487-89 Duporth Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE IV2500669
12/06/2025Caravan, White/Yellow289QDC15 Palmetto Street, CHEVELLUMIV250067412 July 2025
11/05/2025Honda, Station Wagon, BronzeBGM42J48 Sunbird Chase, PARREARRA IV2500539
10/05/2025Mitsubishi Outlander,  Black991HHI30 Toolga Street, MOUNT COOLUM IV250055012 July 2025
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, Red
28 Booker Parade, GOLDEN BEACH IV250080812 July 2025
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, WhiteNJ846Q28 Booker Parade, GOLDEN BEACHIV250080712 July 2025
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, Red
28 Booker Parade, GOLDEN BEACH IV250055812 July 2025
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, White
28 Booker Parade, GOLDEN BEACHIV250080612 July 2025
09/05/2025Trailer and boat, Black755UEABeau Vista Park, Moreton Bay Drive, CALOUNDRA WEST IV250069912 July 2025
09/05/2025Boat - No specific make, White
64 Henzell Street, DICKY BEACH IV250065112 July 2025
09/05/2025Trailer and boat, SilverDL874510 Riberry Place, MERIDAN PLAINSIV250063212 July 2025
08/05/2025Daewoo Matiz, Bronze761SZW40 Westaway Parade, CURRIMUNDIIV250066312 July 2025
07/05/2025Ford Falcon, Utility, Black425EE67 Main Drive, WARANA IV250064712 July 2025
02/05/2025Kia hatchback, Silver
26/23 Low Street, YANDINAIV250061612 July 2025
02/05/2025Toyota Hilux, Silver834ZHC66 Philipps Road, DULONGIV250059212 July 2025
30/04/2025Trailer, Brown
38 Mawarra Street, BUDDINAIV250059012 July 2025
30/04/2025Hyundai Getz, Silver136KHN39 Yellow Cedar Place, PALMWOODSIV250054012 July 2025
30/04/2025Mazda 323, Silver165CU7Tanah Street West, MOUNT COOLUM IV250060412 July 2025
23/04/2025Trailer, CreamEV431025 Cutters Way, BLI BLIIV250057812 July 2025
17/04/2025Hyundai Accent, White230GDM11 High Street, SIPPY DOWNSIV250057012 July 2025
16/04/2025Suzuki Vitara, Silver693FPC1-9 Apps Road, MAROOCHY RIVER IV250061212 July 2025
11/04/2025Mazda utility, Blue462YSB99 McGilchrist Road, EUDLO IV250044712 July 2025
09/04/2025Holden Cruze, White376YDS1 Coulon Road, GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS IV250062312 July 2025
09/04/2025Renault Van, White127BB561 Taylor Avenue, GOLDEN BEACH  IV250050112 July 2025
09/04/2025Ford Laser, Red502RYE61 Springfield Avenue, COOLUM BEACH IV250051012 July 2025
08/04/2025Landrover, WhiteXQK33780 Amarina Avenue, MOOLOOLABA IV250044112 July 2025
08/04/2025Holden Commodore, White383HJ5115-117 Grigor Street, West MOFFAT BEACHIV250042312 July 2025
02/04/2025Holden Commodore, Sedan, Maroon781LVC55 Grand Parade, PARREARRA IV250049012 July 2025
26/03/2025BMW 325I, Silver257VTQ9 Harry Street,  NIRIMBA IV250053812 July 2025
26/03/2025Holden Crewman, Blue 103KI320 Acorn Lane,  WOOMBYE IV250042112 July 2025
26/03/2025Ford Ranger, Grey
14 Machinery Avenue,  WARANA IV250042212 July 2025
25/03/2025Unknown Make, Van
30 Lake Dunethin Road,  MAROOCHY RIVER IV250054112 July 2025
25/03/2025Lexus, Sedan, Silver787XCH9 Harry Street  NIRIMBA IV250043212 July 2025
24/03/2025Trailer, no specific make, Black666UKU1 Gumtree Pocket Court, LITTLE MOUNTAIN IV250041312 July 2025
19/03/2025Hyundai, Santa Fe, Station Wagon, Blue020EU73 Gregson Place, CALOUNDRA IV250033612 July 2025
19/03/2025Trailer and Jetski, silverEO784215 Meta Street, MOOLOOLABA IV250038712 July 2025
18/03/2025Holden, Barina, Hatchback, Black267ZUPSunshine Coast Parade, MAROOCHYDORE IV250036612 July 2025
18/03/2025Mazda, Hatchback, Silver908ZRD29 Central Park Drive, YANDINA IV250035612 July 2025
18/03/2025Ford, Ranger Utility, Silver376II342 Titan Crescent, BANYA IV250037912 July 2025
17/03/2025Kia Rio, Silver
16 Mathew Street, NAMBOUR IV250036712 July 2025
17/03/2025Nissan Xtrail, Silver923LIYImage Flat Road, IMAGE FLAT IV250035512 July 2025
14/03/2025Trailer - no specific make, Aluminium
21 Gairdner Street, CALOUNDRA WEST IV2500323
13/03/2025Trailer - no specific make, BlackDE921370 Dalton Drive, MAROOCHYDORE  IV250025612 July 2025
13/03/2025Holden Captiva, Black967VOR10 Kelly Court, BUDERIM IV250032012 July 2025
11/03/2025Mitsubishi Express, White753JC957 Careen Street, BATTERY HILLIV250033712 July 2025
07/03/2025Boat - No specific make
143 Esplanade, GOLDEN BEACH V2500428
05/03/2025Holden Commodore, Utility, White
23-25 Ramilles Street, MOUNT COOLUM IV250029512 July 2025
05/03/2025Trailer - no specific make, AluminiumBN94961/20 Akeringa Place, MOOLOOLABA IV250025412 July 2025
28/02/2025Yamaha Motorcycle, Red/White5BR6624 Blanch Crescent, BLI BLI IV250026212 July 2025
28/02/2025Mazda, Silver146IWX28 Stone Crescent, BARINGAIV250027512 July 2025
21/02/2025Volkswagen Van, White2AF9IO / 992 HR43-5 Depot Street, MAROOCHYDORE IV250024712 July 2025
21/02/2025Nissan Utility, Black328JS931 Bremer Circuit, BANYA IV250022512 July 2025
20/02/2025Honda, Blue/Silver586HET50 Maud Street, MAROOCHYDOREIV250021612 July 2025
20/02/2025Trailer and boat, AluminiumDY7427Park, Roslin Street, MOFFAT BEACHIV250020112 July 2025
20/02/2025Mitsubishi Triton, Silver103ET6Pinehurst Ashwood Place, CURRIMUNDIIV250019112 July 2025
20/02/2025Volkswagen, White000XRC17 Kensington Drive, MINYAMAIV250017512 July 2025
20/02/2025Audi SUV, White141CU73/13 Strong Street, BARINGAIV250016712 July 2025
20/02/2025Ford Fairmont, Green150RZL2 Melody Court, WARANAIV250016212 July 2025
20/02/2025Fiat, Silver616VSX10 Commerce Avenue, WARANAIV250015012 July 2025
18/02/2025Audi, White911VEF7 Long Beach Avenue, COOLUM BEACHIV250019712 July 2025
12/02/2025Jeep, 4 Wheel Drive, Silver936JA4110 Steiner Crescent, BARINGA IV250026112 July 2025
10/02/2025Mazda, Hatchback, Silver098LB310 Depot Street, MAROOCHYDORE IV250009812 July 2025
09/02/2025Ford Fiesta, White326LZ73–13 Memorial Drive, EUMUNDIIV250013212 July 2025
09/02/2025Hyundai Accent, Hatchback, Gold444IM5801 Eumundi Noosa Road, DOONAN IV250012412 July 2025
06/02/2025Honda Accord, Black853IA325 Edison Crescent, BARINGA IV250006512 July 2025
05/02/2025Nissan XTRAIL, Station Wagon, Gold130YVO24 Hoopers Road, KUNDA PARK IV250011612 July 2025
05/02/2025Ford Mondeo, Sedan, RedBGP78T52-54 Alexandra Parade, MAROOCHYDORE IV2500085
05/02/2025Mitsubishi Triton, Utility, Green362IR916 Runway Drive, MARCOOLA IV250008312 July 2025
02/01/2025Nissan Pulsar, White
701 David Low Way, MUDJIMBAIV240180712 July 2025
02/01/2025Hyundai van, WhiteCI50CW700 Bli Bli Road, NAMBOURIV240173512 July 2025
06/12/2024Toyota Rav4, Silver215SWP2 Newspaper Place, MAROOCHYDOREIV240163412 July 2025
02/12/2024Trailer, Black
46 Oomoo Street, BUDDINAIV240152812 July 2025
03/12/2024Volkswagen Passat, Grey1QK1UV308 Main Road, KULUINIV240159212 July 2025
18/10/2024Hyundai van, WhiteYXB9876–8 Geo Hawkins Crescent, CORBOULD PARKIV240135312 July 2025
24/09/2024Mitsubishi Express, Van, White184HG572-76 Woombye-Palmwoods Road, WOOMBYE IV240120212 July 2025
17/09/2025Mitsubishi Lancer, Sedan, Blue555GM415 White Cedar Place, WEST WOOMBYEIV240117012 July 2025

Impounded goods list as at 20 September 2024

Date impoundedItem descriptionLocation when impoundedReference number 
02/08/2024Jet Ski Dock, Grey31 Marawa Drive PARREARRAIMP24/0012