Sunshine Coast Council

Sippy Downs

QLD4556

Sippy Downs at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

11.5k

Median age 33

The brief

What to know about Sippy Downs.

Sippy Downs (4556) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.

Sippy Downs has roughly 11,544 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.

Sippy Downs scores 0/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sippy Downs's population at 11,544, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

11,544

Median age

33

Family households

71%

Lone person

23%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$800/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$620/wk

Owner occupied

52%

Renter occupied

33%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

11,544

Median age: 33

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Sippy Downs.

Local schools for Sippy Downs

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Government School Catchment

Chancellor State College

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Palmview State Secondary College

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Palmview State Special School

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© 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

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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 Sippy Downs.

What is the Sippy Downs postcode?
Sippy Downs is in the 4556 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Sippy Downs?
The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $620.
What schools are in Sippy Downs?
There are 20 schools serving Sippy Downs on this page, including Chancellor State College, Palmview State Secondary College, Palmview State Special School.
How walkable is Sippy Downs?
Sippy Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Sippy Downs?
Sippy Downs is close to Mountain Creek, Parrearra, Birtinya, Kawana Waters, Warana.
What is the population of Sippy Downs?
Sippy Downs has approximately 11,544 residents. The median age is 33.

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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