Montville

QLD 4560 · Sunshine Coast

1,092 (2021) → 1,255 est. (2025)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,092

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

100

Safety score

Transport score

Montville is a suburb in Sunshine Coast, QLD 4560, about 87km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Montville are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 22km inland. Montville has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

87.4 km

To Brisbane CBD

22.0 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

7.5 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

1,092

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,550

vs NSW median-16.2%

Median taxable income (individual)$53,020/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -11%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4560 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher44.5%

Born in Australia71.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse383 / 9 / 20

Top countries of birth: England (8.61%), New Zealand (3.02%), South Africa (1.56%), Germany (1.01%), Canada (0.82%)

Top languages: Afrikaans (0.92%), French (0.92%), German (0.82%), Polish (0.37%), Serbian (0.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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:

Break & enter dwelling366/100k

Steal from dwelling92/100k

Motor vehicle theft183/100k

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Domestic assaultNot reported

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault549/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 58 (all categories, latest year)5,352 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Montville State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072

Nearby (within 10km)

Palmwoods State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1030
The River SchoolPrimary · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 1074
My Independent SchoolSecondary · Independent · 7.1kmICSEA 996
Mapleton State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1048
Maleny State SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1050
Eudlo State SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1007
Maleny State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1029
St John's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 8.6kmICSEA 1059
Blackall Range Independent SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.6kmICSEA 1039
Nambour Special SchoolCombined · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 1002
Woombye State SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1014
Nambour Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.3kmICSEA 1083

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)227 min (bus)

Nearest train stationPalmwoods station (7.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.4% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

16.9%

Construction

12.9%

Education & Training

9.2%

Retail Trade

9.1%

Accommodation & Food Services

7.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.5°C

Summer max

21.5°C

Winter max

1,500mm

Rainfall/yr

7.2h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

1717 in suburbCafes/Rest.

64 in suburbParks

11 in suburbPlaygrounds

4241 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

22 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

5Public toilets

Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalNambour General Hospital (10.5 km)

Nearest vet8.3 km

Nearest airportSunshine Coast (22.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

1.83

Per 1,000 residents

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

Places of Worship

Christian1 in suburb

Total within 3km1

In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Nearby suburbs in Sunshine Coast

HunchyData not available0transport FlaxtonData not available0transport Landers ShootData not available35transport Balmoral RidgeData not available0transport DulongData not available0transport EudloData not available78transport

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Frequently asked questions about Montville

Is Montville safe?

Montville 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 Montville from Brisbane CBD?

Montville is about 87.4 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 227 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Montville?

Montville has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1072 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Montville?

Montville has a transport score of 0/100.