Sunshine Coast Council
Maroochydore Bc
Maroochydore Bc at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
23.3k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Maroochydore Bc.
Maroochydore Bc (4558) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.
Maroochydore Bc has roughly 23,327 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Maroochydore Bc scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maroochydore Bc's population at 23,327, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
23,327
Median age
46
Family households
–
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
23,327
Median age: 46
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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.
66
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maroochydore Bc.
Local schools for Maroochydore Bc
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Government School Catchment
Mountain Creek State High School
Mountain Creek State School
Mooloolaba 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 Maroochydore Bc.
- What is the Maroochydore Bc postcode?
- Maroochydore Bc is in the 4558 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maroochydore Bc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Maroochydore Bc?
- There are 20 schools serving Maroochydore Bc on this page, including Immanuel Lutheran College, Mountain Creek State High School, The Industry School - Sunshine Coast.
- How walkable is Maroochydore Bc?
- Maroochydore Bc has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Maroochydore Bc?
- Maroochydore Bc is close to Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Plaza, Cotton Tree, Maroochydore Dc, Maroochydore South.
- What is the population of Maroochydore Bc?
- Maroochydore Bc has approximately 23,327 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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