Moving to Baringa QLD 4551
What the official numbers say about living in Baringa — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $485 a week, against a median household income of $2,050 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, India; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Nepali, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Baringa scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Landsborough, 11 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Caloundra Bus Station, 5.6 km east.
Nearest airport: Caloundra Airport, 2.8 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 74 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 9 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 9 parks — see them all on the Baringa profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Baringa State Secondary College 400 m · Baringa State Primary School 550 m · Unity College 1.4 km · Notre Dame College 2.6 km · Nirimba State School 2.8 km · Caloundra City Private School 3.1 km · Golden Beach State School 3.9 km · Caloundra Christian College 4.2 km
Groceries: White's IGA Baringa 600 m · IGA 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Pedal Park 350 m · Koala Court Park 900 m · Little Mountain Common 1.7 km · Quinn Park 1.8 km · Violet Street Park 1.9 km · Charlotte Avenue Park 2.1 km · Active Park 2.1 km · Island Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Baringa, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Australian White Ibis · Australian Pelican · Rainbow Lorikeet · Welcome Swallow · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Baringa, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baringa here | 4,604 | — | 7/10 | 13% |
| Bells Creek | 343 | — | 8/10 | 33% |
| Caloundra West | 7,270 | — | 5/10 | 52% |
| Nirimba | 2,229 | — | 7/10 | 0% |
| Little Mountain | 11,068 | — | 6/10 | 48% |
| Pelican Waters | 7,393 | — | 8/10 | 31% |
| Golden Beach | 5,646 | — | 4/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sunshine Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fisher — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4551 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Baringa profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $485 a week.
It sits about 74 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Sunshine Coast council, and the federal seat is Fisher.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Baringa vs Bells Creek · Baringa vs Caloundra West.
Nearby guides: Bells Creek · Caloundra West · Nirimba · Little Mountain · Pelican Waters · Golden Beach.
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