Moreton Bay Regional Council
Maleny
Maleny at a glance
Population
3,959
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Maleny.
Maleny (4552) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.
Maleny has roughly 3,959 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maleny's population at 3,959, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,959
Median age
59
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
3,959
Median age: 59
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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 Moreton Bay City 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.
32,856
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maleny.
Local schools for Maleny
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Government School Catchment
Maleny State School
Maleny State High School
Montville State 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Maleny.
- What is the Maleny postcode?
- Maleny is in the 4552 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maleny?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Maleny?
- There are 6 schools serving Maleny on this page, including Maleny State School, Maleny State High School, The River School.
- What suburbs are near Maleny?
- Maleny is close to Mountain View, North Maleny, Balmoral Ridge, Reesville, Bald Knob.
- What is the population of Maleny?
- Maleny has approximately 3,959 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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