A place may be entered in the Sunshine Coast heritage register as a local heritage place if it satisfies 1 or more of the following criteria—
Criterion A
The place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of the Sunshine Coast's or locality's history
Criterion B
The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of the Sunshine Coast's or locality's cultural heritage
Criterion C
The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the Sunshine Coast's or locality's history
Criterion D
The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places
Criterion E
The place is important because of its aesthetic significance
Criterion F
The place is important in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular period
Criterion G
The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons
Criterion H
The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in the Sunshine Coast's or locality's history