Moving to Mudjimba QLD 4564
What the official numbers say about living in Mudjimba — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $460 a week, against a median household income of $1,763 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mudjimba grew 25% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,136 → 2,664 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Gujarati, Polish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mudjimba scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Maroochydore Station, 4.4 km south.
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast Airport, 2 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 95 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 8 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Mudjimba profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Pacific Paradise State School 1.3 km · Maroochydore State School 4.2 km · Maroochydore State High School 4.5 km · Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 4.6 km
Groceries: Coles 1.2 km · Twin Waters Store 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Sassifras Place Park 250 m · Runway Drive Park 1 km · Menzies Drive Park 1.2 km · Beech Street Park 1.2 km · Toyango Street Park 1.8 km · Settler's Park 1.9 km · Anchorage Circuit Park 2.3 km · Karinya Island 2.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mudjimba, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Welcome Swallow · Torresian Crow · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mudjimba, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudjimba here | 2,664 | — | 7/10 | 55% |
| Pacific Paradise | 2,675 | — | 3/10 | 18% |
| Twin Waters | 2,966 | — | 9/10 | 39% |
| Marcoola | 3,355 | — | 5/10 | 35% |
| Maroochydore | 20,629 | — | 6/10 | 13% |
| Mount Coolum | 4,545 | — | 7/10 | 49% |
| Alexandra Headland | 4,235 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
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 4564 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mudjimba profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $460 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 25% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,136 people to 2,664. It sits about 95 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: Mudjimba vs Pacific Paradise · Mudjimba vs Twin Waters.
Nearby guides: Pacific Paradise · Twin Waters · Marcoola · Maroochydore · Mount Coolum · Alexandra Headland.
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