Sunshine Coast Council
Maroochydore
Maroochydore at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
20.6k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Maroochydore.
Maroochydore (4558) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.
Maroochydore has roughly 20,629 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Maroochydore scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maroochydore's population at 20,629, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 34% lone person).
Population
20,629
Median age
47
Family households
59%
Lone person
34%
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)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
20,629
Median age: 47
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.
44
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maroochydore.
Local schools for Maroochydore
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Government School Catchment
Maroochydore State School
Maroochydore State High 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.
- What is the Maroochydore postcode?
- Maroochydore is in the 4558 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maroochydore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Maroochydore?
- There are 20 schools serving Maroochydore on this page, including The Industry School - Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore State School, Maroochydore State High School.
- How walkable is Maroochydore?
- Maroochydore has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Maroochydore?
- Maroochydore is close to Maroochydore Dc, Maroochydore South, Cotton Tree, Sunshine Plaza, Alexandra Headland.
- What is the population of Maroochydore?
- Maroochydore has approximately 20,629 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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