Sunshine Coast Council
Maroochy River
Maroochy River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,667
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Maroochy River.
Maroochy River (4561) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.
Maroochy River has roughly 1,667 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Maroochy River 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, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maroochy River's population at 1,667, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,667
Median age
42
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
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)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
1,667
Median age: 42
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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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maroochy River.
Local schools for Maroochy River
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bli Bli State School
Yandina State School
Pacific Paradise State 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 Maroochy River.
- What is the Maroochy River postcode?
- Maroochy River is in the 4561 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maroochy River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Maroochy River?
- There are 18 schools serving Maroochy River on this page, including Good Samaritan Catholic College, Bli Bli State School, Coolum Beach Christian College.
- How walkable is Maroochy River?
- Maroochy River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Maroochy River?
- Maroochy River is close to Valdora, Bli Bli, Marcoola, Rosemount, Parklands.
- What is the population of Maroochy River?
- Maroochy River has approximately 1,667 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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