Sippy Downs at a glance
Median house
$883,194
Median unit
$557,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.5k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Sippy Downs.
The postcode for Sippy Downs is 4556 (QLD).
The median house price in Sippy Downs is $883,194.
Sippy Downs (4556) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $883,194, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
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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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
Houses change hands at $883,194 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $557,500, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $177,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$883,194
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $557,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$620/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$883,194
$557,500
11,544
Median age: 33
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.71% (median rent $800/wk against a $883,194 price tag). Units yield 5.78% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.71%
Based on $883,194 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.78%
Based on $557,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202652%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sippy Downs.
Local schools for Sippy Downs
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Government School Catchment
Chancellor State College
Palmview State Secondary College
Palmview State Special 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 Sippy Downs.
- What is the median house price in Sippy Downs?
- The median house price in Sippy Downs, QLD 4556 is $883,194. The median unit price is $557,500.
- What is the Sippy Downs postcode?
- Sippy Downs is in the 4556 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- Where is Sippy Downs?
- Sippy Downs is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4556, 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, Warana, Kawana Waters.
- What is the population of Sippy Downs?
- The population of Sippy Downs is approximately 11,544 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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