Maroochydore
QLD 4558 · Sunshine Coast
20,629 (2021) → 22,507 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Maroochydore is a suburb in Sunshine Coast, QLD 4558, about 91km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Maroochydore are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 29/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Maroochydore has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4558 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.95%), New Zealand (4.61%), India (1.53%), Nepal (1.07%), South Africa (0.95%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.04%), Portuguese (0.88%), Punjabi (0.72%), Mandarin (0.63%), Korean (0.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Sunshine Coast local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1059 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Stella Maris SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- The Industry School - Sunshine CoastSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1054
- Maroochydore State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1011
- Maroochydore State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 969
- Arethusa College - Maroochydore CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Immanuel Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1120
- Kuluin State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1018
- Mooloolaba State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1064
- Pacific Paradise State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1024
- Buderim Mountain State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1096
- Mountain Creek State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1043
- Mountain Creek State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1041
- The Industry School - Sunshine Coast - Mountain Creek CampusSecondary · Independent · 5km
- Matthew Flinders Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 1155
- Bli Bli State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1005
- Brightwater State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1055
- Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Mountain Creek CampusCombined · Independent · 6.9km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Maroochydore
Is Maroochydore safe?
Maroochydore has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,352 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Maroochydore from Brisbane CBD?
Maroochydore is about 91.0 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 237 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Maroochydore?
Maroochydore has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1029 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Maroochydore?
Maroochydore has a transport score of 29/100 and 59 bus stops.