Molendinar, QLD 4214

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Median house price

$1,020,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Molendinar itself.

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Molendinar at a glance

Median unit
$590,000
Weekly rent
$800
Houses · units $450
Population
6,450
Median age 37

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Molendinar

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Molendinar, houses changed hands at $1,020,000 in 2024, above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Molendinar itself. Units come in around $590,000, roughly 42% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $204,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data

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What to know about Molendinar

Molendinar (4214) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,020,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.

Molendinar has roughly 6,450 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Molendinar scores 4/100 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,340 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Molendinar

Schools serving Molendinar: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Queensland Academy for Health Sciences

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Nerang State School

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Ashmore State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
4/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Molendinar's population at 6,450, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
79%
Lone person
15%
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.08% (median rent $800/wk against a $1,020,000 price tag). Units yield 3.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
4.08%
On the $1,020,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
3.97%
On the $590,000 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

134,060 offences recorded in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Offences Against Property21,920 (16.4%)
Other Offences20,163 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)12,688 (9.5%)
Drug Offences8,656 (6.5%)
Other Stealing6,340 (4.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,340 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
10.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Molendinar

What is the median house price in Molendinar?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Molendinar, QLD 4214 is $1,020,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Molendinar itself. The median unit price is $590,000.
How much is my house worth in Molendinar?
A useful starting point is the Molendinar median house price of $1,020,000 (units $590,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Molendinar a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Molendinar is 4.1%: the median weekly house rent is $800 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $1,020,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Molendinar: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Molendinar is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Molendinar postcode?
Molendinar is in the 4214 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
Where is Molendinar?
Molendinar is a suburb in the Gold Coast City Council area, QLD 4214.
What is the average rent in Molendinar?
The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $450.
What schools are in Molendinar?
There are 20 schools serving Molendinar on this page, including Trinity Lutheran College, Aquinas College, Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School.
How walkable is Molendinar?
Molendinar has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Molendinar?
Molendinar is close to Parkwood, Ashmore, Ashmore City, Gaven.
What is the population of Molendinar?
The population of Molendinar is approximately 6,450 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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