Diamond Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
68.3k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Diamond Head.
The postcode for Diamond Head is 4551 (QLD).
Diamond Head (4551) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.
Diamond Head has roughly 68,286 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Diamond Head scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Diamond Head's population at 68,286, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
68,286
Median age
44
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
68,286
Median age: 44
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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.
27,072
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Diamond Head.
Local schools for Diamond Head
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Laurieton Public School
Camden Haven High School
North Haven Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Diamond Head.
- What is the Diamond Head postcode?
- Diamond Head is in the 4551 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- Where is Diamond Head?
- Diamond Head is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4551, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Diamond Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Diamond Head?
- There are 4 schools serving Diamond Head on this page, including Laurieton Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Camden Haven High School.
- How walkable is Diamond Head?
- Diamond Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What is the population of Diamond Head?
- The population of Diamond Head is approximately 68,286 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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 →
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