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Mooloolaba

QLD 4557 · Sunshine Coast

8,202 (2021) → 8,507 est. (2025)

62
Overall score

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

8,202
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
100
Safety score
33
Transport score

Mooloolaba is a suburb in Sunshine Coast, QLD 4557, about 88km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Mooloolaba are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Mooloolaba has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

87.8 km
To Brisbane CBD
820 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
15.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

8,202
Population
44
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,506
vs NSW median-18.6%
Bachelor degree or higher37.1%
Born in Australia68.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,350 / 1,669 / 405

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (6.11%), England (5.11%), India (1.23%), South Africa (1.16%), Brazil (0.94%)

Top languages: Portuguese (1.12%), Spanish (0.61%), Gujarati (0.57%), Nepali (0.54%), Italian (0.49%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unitData not available / $675 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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:

30
Break & enter dwelling366/100k
8
Steal from dwelling98/100k
15
Motor vehicle theft183/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
2
Robbery24/100k
44
Non-domestic assault536/100k

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: 290 (all categories, latest year)3,532 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

72

Strong school options

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

23
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1055 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mooloolaba State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1067

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mountain Creek State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1045
  • Mountain Creek State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1049
  • Buddina State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1055
  • Brightwater State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1055
  • Immanuel Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1119
  • Australian Industry Trade College - Sunshine CoastSecondary · Independent · 4.2km
  • Maroochydore State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 990
  • Maroochydore State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1004
  • Stella Maris SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1075
  • Chancellor State CollegeCombined · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1036
  • Matthew Flinders Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.7kmICSEA 1153
  • Buderim Mountain State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1090

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

33
31Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationPalmwoods station (15.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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.

71 in suburbSupermarkets
1815 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5326 in suburbParks
1811 in suburbPlaygrounds
1065 in suburbPools
51 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
61 in suburbPharmacies
91 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
50Sports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachMooloolaba Beach (840 m)
Nearest hospitalBuderim Private Hospital (2.1 km)
Nearest vet1.5 km
Nearest airportSunshine Coast (9.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

33

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

5
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
50
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

64

Great outdoor access

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

53
Parks
4
Nature reserves
14
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
14
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

37

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
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

52

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

6
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.73
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

Childcare

25

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.49

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Sunshine Coast

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Frequently asked questions about Mooloolaba

Is Mooloolaba safe?

Mooloolaba 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 3,532 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Mooloolaba from Brisbane CBD?

Mooloolaba is about 87.8 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Mooloolaba?

Mooloolaba has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1067 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mooloolaba?

Mooloolaba has a transport score of 33/100 and 31 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.