Sunshine Coast Council

Diddillibah

QLD4559

Diddillibah at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,703

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Diddillibah.

Diddillibah (4559) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.

Diddillibah has roughly 1,703 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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Diddillibah 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.

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, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 7 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Diddillibah's population at 1,703, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,703

Median age

46

Family households

71%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$330/wk

Owner occupied

78%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,703

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Offences Against Property2,623 (16.3%)
Other Offences2,516 (15.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,541 (9.6%)
Other Stealing893 (5.6%)
Drug Offences718 (4.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

45

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Diddillibah.

Local schools for Diddillibah

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Government School Catchment

Kuluin State School

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Bli Bli State School

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Maroochydore State High School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Diddillibah.

What is the Diddillibah postcode?
Diddillibah is in the 4559 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Diddillibah?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $330.
What schools are in Diddillibah?
There are 20 schools serving Diddillibah on this page, including Kuluin State School, Montessori International College, Stella Maris School.
How walkable is Diddillibah?
Diddillibah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
What suburbs are near Diddillibah?
Diddillibah is close to Kunda Park, Kuluin, Kiels Mountain, Bli Bli, Forest Glen.
What is the population of Diddillibah?
Diddillibah has approximately 1,703 residents. The median age is 46.

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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