Think of the Sunshine Coast as the more laid back version of the Gold Coast: it's less developed and more residential, with a great mix of boutique hotels and alfresco bars.

On the leisure front, get to know the diverse neighborhoods that this city has to offer. The luxe set head to Noosa for swanky shops and cafes, while budget-minded backpackers and laid-back locals opt for Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland, or Maroochydore.

But aside from the plethora of surfers and sunbathers, this is a burgeoning hub for entrepreneurial and innovative businesses. More than 100 start-ups in the information and communication technologies, cleantech, and creative industry sectors have recently sprung up here. This is thanks in large part to the University of the Sunshine Coast, which is home to the Innovation Centre (a tech-focused business incubator and accelerator) and the Sustainability Research Centre (which focuses on sustainable environments, communities, and institutions).

To find a coworking space in the Sunshine Coast, browse through our interactive map below.