Sunshine Coast Council

Mooloolah Valley

QLD4553

Mooloolah Valley at a glance

Walk score

16

Very car dependent

Population

3,629

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Mooloolah Valley.

Mooloolah Valley (4553) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.

Mooloolah Valley has roughly 3,629 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Mooloolah Valley scores 16/100 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 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 6 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mooloolah Valley's population at 3,629, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

3,629

Median age

40

Family households

81%

Lone person

16%

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· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$500/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$420/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,629

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Offences Against Property2,623 (16.3%)
Other Offences2,516 (15.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,541 (9.6%)
Other Stealing893 (5.6%)
Drug Offences718 (4.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

16

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

30

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mooloolah Valley.

Local schools for Mooloolah Valley

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Government School Catchment

Mooloolah State School

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Eudlo State School

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Landsborough State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Mooloolah Valley.

What is the Mooloolah Valley postcode?
Mooloolah Valley is in the 4553 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Mooloolah Valley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $420.
What schools are in Mooloolah Valley?
There are 7 schools serving Mooloolah Valley on this page, including Mooloolah State School, Eudlo State School, Landsborough State School.
How walkable is Mooloolah Valley?
Mooloolah Valley has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
What suburbs are near Mooloolah Valley?
Mooloolah Valley is close to Mooloolah, Diamond Valley, Eudlo, Ilkley, Bald Knob.
What is the population of Mooloolah Valley?
Mooloolah Valley has approximately 3,629 residents. The median age is 40.

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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