Kuluin vs Maroochydore
The verdict
Maroochydore rates higher for liveability (100 vs 80). Maroochydore is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.7 km).
Scores
KuluinMaroochydore
| Kuluin | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 63 |
| Transport | 29 | 29 |
| Education | 51 | 61 |
| Liveability | 80 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kuluin | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,700 | 20,629 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,696 | $1,360 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.7% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Kuluin — · Maroochydore —
Property
| Kuluin | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kuluin | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 370 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 185 | 189 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kuluin | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kuluin · Maroochydore
Transport
| Kuluin | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.2 km | 11.7 km |
Liveability
| Kuluin | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 43 |
| Parks | 6 | 75 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 57 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 90.3 km | 91.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kuluin | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,700 | 20,629 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,946 | 22,507 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.20% | 2.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kuluin or Maroochydore?
Kuluin and Maroochydore have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Kuluin or Maroochydore?
Maroochydore has a higher average school ICSEA (Kuluin 1021 vs Maroochydore 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kuluin or Maroochydore?
Kuluin and Maroochydore have similar transport scores.
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