Sunshine Coast Council
Aroona
Aroona at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,466
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Aroona.
Aroona (4551) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.
Aroona has roughly 3,466 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Aroona with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Nearby suburbs
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Aroona scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Aroona's population at 3,466, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,466
Median age
43
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
3,466
Median age: 43
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Aroona?
A local agent who actually sells in Aroona will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for Aroona
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
16,052
total offences in 2026 across the Sunshine Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Aroona.
Local schools for Aroona
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Talara Primary College
Meridan State College
Caloundra State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Aroona.
- What is the Aroona postcode?
- Aroona is in the 4551 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Aroona?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Aroona?
- There are 20 schools serving Aroona on this page, including Talara Primary College, Meridan State College, Caloundra State High School.
- How walkable is Aroona?
- Aroona has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Aroona?
- Aroona is close to Banya, Gagalba, Nirimba, Corbould Park, Battery Hill.
- What is the population of Aroona?
- Aroona has approximately 3,466 residents. The median age is 43.
Aroona
Guides
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Aroona vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with Aroona?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected