The Landsborough Magistrates Court sits within the Sunshine Coast hinterland at 12 Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Queensland 4550, roughly 75 kilometres north of the Brisbane central business district and about 20 kilometres west of Caloundra. It forms part of the wider Magistrates Court of Queensland network, which handles the overwhelming majority of criminal, civil and minor matters heard across the state each year. If you have been given a court date, served a notice to appear, or are trying to follow a matter listed at this venue, this page explains how the Landsborough court fits into the local justice system, how daily law lists work, and where associated Sunshine Coast hearings are commonly heard.
Landsborough is one of 118 separate Magistrates Court calendars recognised across Queensland. It is a listed venue rather than a busy metropolitan registry, and legal service providers note that scheduled sittings for the Landsborough calendar are administered in conjunction with nearby Sunshine Coast courthouses. In practice this means anyone with a Landsborough listing should always confirm the exact hearing location and time on the current daily law list before travelling, because minor regional venues frequently have their matters transferred to a larger centre such as Caloundra or Maroochydore.
Landsborough Magistrates Court contact details and location
The courthouse is located in the historic railway town of Landsborough, directly accessible via Steve Irwin Way and a short walk from the Landsborough railway station on the Sunshine Coast line. The station sits about 81 kilometres from Brisbane Central and is served by regular Queensland Rail services, which makes the venue reachable by public transport for people travelling from Brisbane, Caboolture, Nambour and the wider coast.
- Address: 12 Caloundra Street, Landsborough QLD 4550
- Phone: (07) 5413 2121
- Fax: (07) 5293 3001
- Email: courthouse.landsborough@justice.qld.gov.au
- Registry business hours: 9:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
- Local government area: Sunshine Coast Region
- State electorate: Caloundra | Federal division: Fisher
Landsborough itself recorded a population of 4,446 residents at the 2021 census, spread across a locality of about 60 square kilometres, with a median resident age of 40. Because the town is compact and residential, the volume of matters carrying a Landsborough listing is far lower than at coastal registries, and the day-to-day criminal workload for the region is concentrated at the larger Sunshine Coast courthouses.
What the Landsborough Magistrates Court deals with
As a venue within the Magistrates Court of Queensland, Landsborough falls under the tier of the court system that hears the first stage of almost every criminal prosecution in the state. Statewide, the Magistrates Courts finalise the large majority of all criminal lodgements each year, with the higher District and Supreme Courts reserved for the most serious indictable offences. The types of matters associated with a Sunshine Coast Magistrates Court listing typically include:
- Summary criminal offences such as public nuisance, minor assault and stealing
- Traffic matters, including drink driving, drug driving, unlicensed driving and speeding disputes
- Committal hearings, where more serious indictable charges are assessed before being sent to a higher court
- Bail applications and adjournment mentions
- Minor civil disputes and debt claims within the Magistrates Court monetary limit
- Domestic and family violence protection order applications
A single magistrate presides over these matters without a jury. Most people appearing for the first time will be listed for a mention, which is a short procedural hearing where the charge is read, a plea can be entered, and the magistrate decides whether the matter proceeds to sentence, is adjourned, or is set down for a contested hearing on another day.
Traffic and drink driving matters in the Sunshine Coast region
Traffic prosecutions form a large share of the Magistrates Court caseload throughout Queensland. Drink driving and drug driving charges in particular are dealt with at this tier, and outcomes commonly include fines, licence disqualification periods and, in more serious cases, community-based orders. Anyone facing a driving charge connected to a Sunshine Coast listing should confirm early whether their matter will be heard locally or moved to a coastal registry, as the disqualification and penalty framework applied by the magistrate is set by Queensland legislation and applies consistently across venues.
How to find the Landsborough court list
Queensland publishes daily law lists for the Supreme, District, Planning and Environment, and Magistrates Courts. These lists tell you which matters are scheduled, the courtroom, and the sitting time. For the Magistrates Courts specifically, the daily list is refreshed for the day at 6:45am and updated again at 8:45am to account for overnight arrests, so the most reliable version is the one you check on the morning of your hearing.
To locate a matter tied to the Landsborough calendar, follow these steps:
- Check the official Queensland daily law lists on the morning of the hearing, refreshing your browser to load the latest version.
- Confirm the sitting venue, because regional listings are often consolidated at a larger Sunshine Coast courthouse.
- Note the courtroom number and the listed time, and allow extra travel time if the matter has been moved to Caloundra or Maroochydore.
- Arrive early and speak with court staff or duty support if you are unsure where to go.
Because published lists must comply with any non-publication or suppression orders, some details may be withheld from public view. If you cannot find a matter you expect to be listed, contacting the registry directly is the safest way to confirm the current status.
Why a Landsborough listing may be heard elsewhere
Landsborough is officially recognised as a court calendar, but it is a small hinterland venue and sittings are frequently arranged through the Sunshine Coast's principal registries. The two busiest coastal courts absorb the bulk of the region's daily criminal and traffic work. For people trying to follow a matter, this is the single most important practical point: always verify the venue on the current list rather than assuming the hearing will physically take place in Landsborough. You can compare daily listings for surrounding venues such as the Caloundra Magistrates Court list and the Maroochydore court list today to work out where your matter is most likely to be called.
Getting to the courthouse
Landsborough is well connected for a hinterland town. The Landsborough railway station, which first opened in 1890 and was rebuilt in 2007, offers direct Queensland Rail services to Brisbane in roughly 80 to 90 minutes, along with connections toward Nambour and the north coast. The station carries 207 parking spaces and is wheelchair accessible, and bus services from the Caloundra transit centre connect with trains stopping at Landsborough. Drivers travelling from the south generally arrive via the Bruce Highway and Steve Irwin Way, while those coming from Caboolture, about 30 kilometres to the south, and Brisbane can reach the town within an hour outside peak traffic.
If your matter has been transferred, the neighbouring registries are a short drive further east toward the coast. Many Sunshine Coast defendants and family members find it useful to keep the Caboolture court list on hand as well, since the Caboolture registry serves the corridor immediately south of the Landsborough calendar and sometimes handles overflow and related matters.
A short history of Landsborough and its courthouse precinct
Landsborough was originally known as Mellum Creek, with the first European settlement established in 1871 when Isaac Burgess set up a slab hut that became a Cobb & Co staging post on the coach run to the Gympie goldfields. The arrival of the railway from Caboolture in 1890 transformed the settlement into a genuine town centre, and the locality was renamed after the explorer William Landsborough, who completed the first north-to-south crossing of Australia and later settled near Caloundra, where he died in 1886.
In 1912 Landsborough was chosen as the administrative capital of the newly created Landsborough Shire after it broke away from Caboolture Shire, cementing the town's role as a regional civic and administrative hub. The heritage-listed former Landsborough Shire Council Chambers, built in 1924 and now home to the Landsborough Museum, reflects this period of local government significance. That civic heritage is part of why Landsborough retains a recognised court calendar today, even though the coastal population has since shifted decisively toward Caloundra and the beaches. This history helps explain a venue that is small in caseload yet long-standing in the region's justice landscape.
Understanding the Queensland Magistrates Court system
The Magistrates Court is the entry point and the busiest level of the Queensland court hierarchy. It handles the first appearance for nearly all criminal charges, decides whether serious matters proceed to the District or Supreme Court, and resolves a very large volume of traffic and minor civil work without a jury. Above it, the District Court hears more serious indictable offences and civil claims, while the Supreme Court deals with the most serious crimes and the highest-value disputes. For most Sunshine Coast residents, the Magistrates Court tier is the part of the system they are most likely to encounter.
Matters classified as indictable but capable of summary resolution can often be finalised at the Magistrates level, which keeps the higher courts free for the most complex cases. When a charge is too serious to be dealt with summarily, the magistrate conducts a committal to test whether there is enough evidence for the matter to be sent up. Understanding this structure helps explain why a person charged on the Sunshine Coast might begin at a local Magistrates venue and later have their matter heard at a District Court sitting elsewhere in the region.
Practical tips for attending a Sunshine Coast court hearing
- Confirm the venue first. Regional listings can be consolidated at a larger registry, so check the daily law list before you travel.
- Dress neatly and arrive early. Aim to be at the courthouse well before your listed time so you can find the correct courtroom.
- Bring your paperwork. Have your notice to appear, bail documents or any correspondence with you.
- Seek legal advice. Duty lawyer services and community legal centres can assist, particularly for criminal and traffic matters.
- Ask court staff. Registry and courtroom staff can direct you to the right place if your matter has been moved.
People following coastal and hinterland matters often check several nearby lists at once to be certain where a hearing has landed. Alongside the Caloundra and Maroochydore lists, the Noosa Magistrates Court list covers the northern end of the Sunshine Coast and can be useful when confirming the correct venue across the region.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Landsborough Magistrates Court located?
The court is at 12 Caloundra Street, Landsborough QLD 4550, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, about 75 kilometres north of Brisbane and 20 kilometres west of Caloundra. It sits close to the Landsborough railway station and is reachable by both road and rail.
What are the registry hours and contact number?
The registry operates from 9:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. The listed phone number is (07) 5413 2121 and the email is courthouse.landsborough@justice.qld.gov.au. Only justice-related enquiries are handled over the phone.
How do I find out if my matter is listed at Landsborough?
Check the Queensland daily law lists on the morning of your hearing. Magistrates Court lists are updated at 6:45am and again at 8:45am. Because Landsborough is a small venue, confirm whether your matter is being heard there or has been transferred to a nearby Sunshine Coast registry such as Caloundra or Maroochydore.
Does the Landsborough court hear all its own matters?
Landsborough is an officially recognised court calendar, but as a small hinterland venue its sittings are commonly administered in conjunction with the larger coastal courthouses. Always verify the exact hearing location on the current daily law list rather than assuming the matter will proceed at Landsborough.
What types of cases are dealt with here?
As part of the Magistrates Court of Queensland, associated matters include summary criminal offences, traffic and drink driving charges, committal hearings for more serious offences, bail applications, minor civil disputes and domestic violence protection order applications, all heard by a single magistrate without a jury.
Can I get to the court by public transport?
Yes. Landsborough railway station is on the Sunshine Coast line with direct Queensland Rail services to Brisbane in about 80 to 90 minutes, plus connections toward Nambour. The station is wheelchair accessible and offers parking, and bus services from Caloundra connect with trains stopping at Landsborough.