Moving to Wurtulla QLD 4575
What the official numbers say about living in Wurtulla — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $465 a week, against a median household income of $1,741 a week.
About 71% of homes are owner-occupied and 29% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Wurtulla grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,587 → 6,254 people).
Around 76% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Italian, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wurtulla scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: SCUH station, 1.6 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Caloundra Airport, 5.7 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 80 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 19 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 56 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Wurtulla profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kawana Waters State College 1.8 km · Talara Primary College 2.1 km · Pacific Lutheran College 2.2 km · Currimundi State School 2.5 km · Currimundi Special School 2.7 km · Meridan State College 3 km · Caloundra State High School 4.5 km · Caloundra State School 4.7 km
Groceries: IGA 550 m · Foodworks 800 m · Woolworths 2 km · Coles 2 km · Aldi 2.1 km · ALDI 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Regatta Boulevard Park 50 m · Moondara Park 600 m · Willaroo Court Park 600 m · Regatta Park 650 m · Birtinya Boulevard Park 800 m · Nooree Park 850 m · Birtinya Island Park 850 m · Wurtalla Bushland Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wurtulla, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Lewin's Honeyeater · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wurtulla, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wurtulla here | 6,254 | — | 6/10 | 12% |
| Birtinya | 4,378 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Currimundi | 6,570 | — | 5/10 | 16% |
| Bokarina | 1,935 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
| Battery Hill | 2,596 | — | 5/10 | 7% |
| Aroona | 3,466 | — | 7/10 | 25% |
| Meridan Plains | 4,589 | — | 5/10 | 40% |
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 4575 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wurtulla profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $465 a week, and about 29% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,587 people to 6,254. It sits about 80 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: Wurtulla vs Birtinya · Wurtulla vs Currimundi.
Nearby guides: Birtinya · Currimundi · Bokarina · Battery Hill · Aroona · Meridan Plains.
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