Maroochydore South at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
23.3k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Maroochydore South.
The postcode for Maroochydore South is 4558 (QLD).
Maroochydore South (4558) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.
Maroochydore South has roughly 23,327 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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 South 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 South'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
–
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.
27,072
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 South.
Local schools for Maroochydore South
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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 South.
- What is the Maroochydore South postcode?
- Maroochydore South is in the 4558 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- Where is Maroochydore South?
- Maroochydore South is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4558, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maroochydore South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Maroochydore South?
- There are 20 schools serving Maroochydore South on this page, including The Industry School - Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore State School, Maroochydore State High School.
- How walkable is Maroochydore South?
- Maroochydore South 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 South?
- Maroochydore South is close to Maroochydore Dc, Maroochydore, Cotton Tree, Sunshine Plaza, Alexandra Headland.
- What is the population of Maroochydore South?
- The population of Maroochydore South is approximately 23,327 (2021 Census). 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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