Moving to Twin Waters QLD 4564
What the official numbers say about living in Twin Waters — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $650 a week, against a median household income of $1,689 a week.
About 79% of homes are owner-occupied and 11% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Twin Waters grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,550 → 2,966 people).
Around 80% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Afrikaans, Polish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Twin Waters sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (69% of workers), while 27% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Maroochydore Station, 2.7 km south.
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast Airport, 3.6 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 94 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 31 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 34 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Twin Waters profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Pacific Paradise State School 2.1 km · Maroochydore State School 2.4 km · Maroochydore State High School 2.6 km · Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 2.6 km · Kuluin State School 4.1 km · Immanuel Lutheran College 5 km
Groceries: Twin Waters Store 250 m · Coles 1.9 km · Woolworths 2.5 km · The Source Bulk Foods 2.9 km · Coles 2.9 km · Hanaro Mart 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Anchorage Circuit Park 550 m · Karinya Island 700 m · Toyango Street Park 1.3 km · Settler's Park 1.4 km · Chambers Island Park 1.4 km · Chambers Island 1.4 km · Riverbreeze East Park 1.6 km · Riverbreeze West Park 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Twin Waters, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Welcome Swallow · Pacific Black Duck · Torresian Crow · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Twin Waters, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Waters here | 2,966 | — | 9/10 | 39% |
| Pacific Paradise | 2,675 | — | 3/10 | 18% |
| Mudjimba | 2,664 | — | 7/10 | 55% |
| Maroochydore | 20,629 | — | 6/10 | 13% |
| Marcoola | 3,355 | — | 5/10 | 35% |
| Kuluin | 2,700 | — | 4/10 | 19% |
| 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 Twin Waters profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $650 a week, and about 11% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,550 people to 2,966. It sits about 94 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: Twin Waters vs Pacific Paradise · Twin Waters vs Mudjimba.
Nearby guides: Pacific Paradise · Mudjimba · Maroochydore · Marcoola · Kuluin · Alexandra Headland.
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