Sunshine Coast Council
Marcoola
Marcoola at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,355
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Marcoola.
Marcoola (4564) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.
Marcoola has roughly 3,355 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Marcoola 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, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marcoola's population at 3,355, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,355
Median age
45
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$433/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
3,355
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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.
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.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Marcoola.
Local schools for Marcoola
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Pacific Paradise State School
Bli Bli State School
Maroochydore 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 Marcoola.
- What is the Marcoola postcode?
- Marcoola is in the 4564 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Marcoola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $433, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Marcoola?
- There are 14 schools serving Marcoola on this page, including Pacific Paradise State School, Bli Bli State School, Good Samaritan Catholic College.
- How walkable is Marcoola?
- Marcoola has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Marcoola?
- Marcoola is close to Pacific Paradise, Mudjimba, Bli Bli, Twin Waters, Mount Coolum.
- What is the population of Marcoola?
- Marcoola has approximately 3,355 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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