We say…hello! Our new branch on the Sunshine Coast opens on April 14 2025 in Maroochydore!
While other banks are closing branches across the state, we are OPENING, and it’s our 29th branch!
The Maroochydore Branch will open at 21 Duporth Avenue on 14 April 2025. Importantly for us and all our Sunshine Coast Members, the branch will be supported by our Southern Queensland Regional Manager, Karen O’Rourke, and long-time Sunny Coaster and banking leader, Tristan Scott.
Maroochydore will be a full-service branch, meaning it will provide the Sunshine Coast community with direct access to personal, face-to-face banking services. Specifically the new branch will offer:
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The Maroochydore Branch opening is part of our commitment to become Queensland’s Best Regional Bank.
“While many banks are closing their doors, particularly in regional areas, Queensland Country Bank continues to prioritise supporting the regions and communities where our Members live and work,” said our CEO Aaron Newman. “Queensland Country Bank is committed to ensuring Queenslanders across the state—both in regional and metropolitan areas—have access to reliable and community-focused banking, and that means on the Sunshine Coast.”
“The Sunshine Coast is one of the *fastest growing regions in Queensland, and we are committed to being where our Members are. The Maroochydore branch expands our services and investment in the Sunshine Coast region, adding to our already established Maleny branch, and our investment in the much loved, and hugely popular Queensland Garden Show.”
“It’s so satisfying to work for a bank that still values face to face service as well as third party channels. I can’t recall the last bank I worked for that opened a start-up branch. This really displays our commitment to the community. Because we are Member owned, we are not just driving profit for the shareholder. It’s just as important to ensure additional value to provide to our members via product and price. This makes winning business easy and very satisfying,” Tristan Scott.
The bank recently held its Board Meeting in Maroochydore, as well as a briefing event. Working in local areas and supporting local business is a priority for everyone as we work to achieving Queensland’s Best Regional Bank status.
The moves also supports our recent initiatives across the state including the principal partnership with Queensland Cricket and the Brisbane Heat, the continuing success of our Good for Good Community Grants program, and the ongoing naming rights at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
What makes Queensland Country Bank so special?
Queensland Country Bank is a Member-owned bank that started in 1971 in Mount Isa, and offers a uniquely enriching banking experience by integrating exceptional customer service with deep community engagement. The bank supports over 100,000 Members, employs over 450 Queenslanders, and has given back $3 million to local communities through its Community Good for Good grants program since 2005. The team at Queensland Country Bank prioritises simplicity, speed, and personalisation in their services, supported by digital tools and knowledgeable staff across a 28 (soon to be 29!) branch network across the state. For over 54 years, the bank has proudly invested in the regions it serves, offering a combination of financial expertise and unwavering support for local development.
What does being a Member Owned Bank mean?
It means that our Members receive a Membership in the business – that is they become a shareholder. Unlike the publicly listed banks, Member Owned Credit Unions, Mutual Banks and Building Societies don’t have the pressure to maximise profits to pay external shareholders. Instead, Queensland Country Bank allocates profits back into better rates, fairer fees, community involvement and outstanding service.
Contact our friendly local team today!