Sippy Downs, QLD 4556
Sunshine Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4556
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Median house price
$883,194
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sippy Downs itself.
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Sippy Downs at a glance
- Median unit
- $557,500
- Weekly rent
- $850
- Houses · units $650
- Population
- 11.5k
- Median age 33
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Sippy Downs
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Sippy Downs, houses changed hands at $883,194 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sippy Downs itself. 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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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.
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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,535 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Sippy Downs
Schools serving Sippy Downs: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- 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 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.
- Family households
- 71%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 52%
- Renter occupied
- 33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.00% (median rent $850/wk against a $883,194 price tag). Units yield 6.06% 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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.00%
- On the $883,194 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.06%
- On the $557,500 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
44,426 offences recorded in 2026 across the Sunshine Coast Regional Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Sunshine Coast Regional 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
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,535 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 10.4°C
Rainfall by month
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 Sippy Downs
- What is the median house price in Sippy Downs?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Sippy Downs, QLD 4556 is $883,194 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sippy Downs itself. The median unit price is $557,500.
- How much is my house worth in Sippy Downs?
- A useful starting point is the Sippy Downs median house price of $883,194 (units $557,500). 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 Sippy Downs a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sippy Downs is 5.0%: the median weekly house rent is $850 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $883,194 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Sippy Downs: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Sippy Downs 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 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 suburb in the Sunshine Coast Council area, QLD 4556.
- What is the average rent in Sippy Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $650.
- 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. 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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