Moving to Maroochydore QLD 4558
What the official numbers say about living in Maroochydore — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $410 a week, against a median household income of $1,360 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Maroochydore grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (14,445 → 20,629 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Portuguese, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Maroochydore scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 16% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Maroochydore Station, 600 m east.
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast Airport, 6.3 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 91 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 49 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 88 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Maroochydore profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Maroochydore State School 300 m · Maroochydore State High School 1 km · Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 1.3 km · Immanuel Lutheran College 2.3 km · Kuluin State School 2.7 km · Mooloolaba State School 4 km · Mountain Creek State High School 4.2 km · Mountain Creek State School 4.4 km
Groceries: The Source Bulk Foods 250 m · Hanaro Mart 400 m · Coles 400 m · Woolworths 750 m · Aldi 800 m · IGA Local Grocer 1.2 km · Foodworks 1.6 km · Seasons IGA 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Traill Park 350 m · Millwell Park 450 m · Kenewin Street Park 550 m · Sunshine Cove Walk North 600 m · Tepequar Drive Park 600 m · Foundation Square 700 m · Cliff Butt Promenade 750 m · Norm's Place 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Maroochydore, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Welcome Swallow · Torresian Crow · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Maroochydore, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroochydore here | 20,629 | — | 6/10 | 13% |
| Twin Waters | 2,966 | — | 9/10 | 39% |
| Alexandra Headland | 4,235 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Kuluin | 2,700 | — | 4/10 | 19% |
| Buderim | 31,430 | — | 8/10 | 43% |
| Pacific Paradise | 2,675 | — | 3/10 | 18% |
| Mooloolaba | 8,202 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
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 Fairfax — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4558 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Maroochydore profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $410 a week.
The population grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 14,445 people to 20,629. It sits about 91 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Sunshine Coast council, and the federal seat is Fairfax.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Maroochydore vs Buderim · Maroochydore vs Mooloolaba.
Nearby guides: Twin Waters · Alexandra Headland · Kuluin · Buderim · Pacific Paradise · Mooloolaba.
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