Scenic Rim Regional Council
Maroon Dam
Maroon Dam at a glance
Population
6,017
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Maroon Dam.
Maroon Dam (4310) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Maroon Dam has roughly 6,017 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maroon Dam's population at 6,017, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,017
Median age
50
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)
$291/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,017
Median age: 50
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maroon Dam.
Local schools for Maroon Dam
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maroon State School
Mount Alford State School
Rathdowney State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Maroon Dam.
- What is the Maroon Dam postcode?
- Maroon Dam is in the 4310 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maroon Dam?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $291, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Maroon Dam?
- There are 16 schools serving Maroon Dam on this page, including Maroon State School, Mount Alford State School, Rathdowney State School.
- What suburbs are near Maroon Dam?
- Maroon Dam is close to Maroon, Croftby, Coochin, Burnett Creek, Carneys Creek.
- What is the population of Maroon Dam?
- Maroon Dam has approximately 6,017 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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