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QLD · Sunshine Coast Council
Mooloolaba, 4557
Est. population · Jun 2025
8,704
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.8%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,506/wk
Employment rate
57.6%
Languages at home
9.8%non-English
Most common: Portuguese, Spanish, Gujarati
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Well away from Brisbane, Mooloolaba is a coastal established suburb built around sand, sea and space. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by community and employment, plus schools and education relative to similar coastal suburbs.
At a glance
Mooloolaba snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$695/wk
Population (ERP)
8,704
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
19.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#9
among Coastal & beach · Established
Safety
22nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
29th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
65th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 64.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 611th in Australia
- State rank
- 145th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #9 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #23 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $695
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
8,704(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.8% over 5 years · 29th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +46
- Change in 5 years
- +315
- Growth rank in QLD
- 29th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,100), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 8,202
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,506
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 867 of 4,370
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,762
- Employment rate
- 57.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,350 / 405 / 1,669 (+ 50 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 248
- Against the person
- 43
- Against property
- 139
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 191 residents
- State safety percentile
- 21.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -13.9%
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences79
- Other Property Damage83
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)139
- Traffic And Related Offences62
- Unlawful Entry59
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,043
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 65th
School list
- Mooloolaba State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 807 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Mountain Creek State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1043 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 2,091 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Mountain Creek State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1041 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 778 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- evolution early learningkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
- Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED
- Brisbane Rd at Neerim Drive
- Brisbane Rd at Neerim Drive
- Buderim Av at Janet Street
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
221 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
10 restaurants · 4 cafes · 2 pubs · 2 bars · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 21 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 27 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 31 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.49
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.56
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.29
Food & drink(21)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Boston Shaker BarBar
- Surf Club BarBar
- Cafe
- Regent Coffee MooloolabaCafe
- The Coffee CornerCafe
- The Pallet Espresso BarCafe
- Domino'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Pub MooloolabaPub
- The Savvy SquirePub
- Bayview Restaurant & BarRestaurant
- Crumbed or NakedRestaurant
- El BigotonRestaurant
- Fish & ChipperyRestaurant
- Nobuzo Japanese RestaurantRestaurant
- Panda Dumpling MooloolabahRestaurant
Unit 6 144 Brisbane Road
- Rice BoiRestaurant
123 Parkyn Parade
- Sushi KabouRestaurant
- The Boathouse RestaurantRestaurant
- three Seafood Bar & GrillRestaurant
209 Brisbane Road
Shopping(4)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- ColesSupermarket
Community(2)
- evolution early learningKindergarten
- Mooloolaba State SchoolSchool
Health & services(2)
- Advance Oral DenturesDentist
139 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(38)
- Club Lime MooloolabaGym
- Arthur Parkyn ParkPark
- Bindaree Crescent ParkPark
- Cannon ParkPark
- Carinya Street ParkPark
- Charles Clarke ParkPark
- Cheese Block ParkPark
- Culbara ParkPark
- Elanora ParkPark
- Emerald Woods ParkPark
- Entrance Statement ParkPark
- Kabi ParkPark
- Mooloo ParkPark
- Mooloolabah Esplanade ParkPark
- Mooloolah River ParkPark
- Northern Parkland Mooloolaba ForeshorePark
- O'Connor's ParkPark
- Pacific ParkPark
- Pangarinda Place ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Perraton Green ParkPark
- Sunshine Coast CouncilPark
- Picnic area
- Charles Clarke Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Pirate Ship PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (7)
- Swimming pool (5)
Entertainment(2)
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(29)
29 bus stops
Other(46)
- BWSAlcohol
- Breeze MooloolabaApartment
- Riverdance ApartmentsApartment
- SailportApartment
- Artwork
- Steve Irwin - 'The Crocodile Hunter'Artwork
- NABATM
- SuncorpATM
- Sea Life Sunshine CoastAttraction
- SunreefAttraction
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (12)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Mooloolaba Beach Holiday ParkCaravan Site
- Drinking water (2)
- Fitness Station
- Sunshine Coast CouncilGarden
- Hair at MooloolabaHairdresser
2 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba
- Sunshine Coast MowersHardware
- Abode MooloolabaHostel
- Baronga BroadwaterMarina
- Kyamba Court MotelMotel
- Mooloolaba Central MotelMotel
- Motorcycle Parking
- Moolooaba Central ShopsParking
- Parking (22)
- ParknGo Mooloolaba CentralParking
- The Wharf MooloolabaParking
- Transport and Main RoadsParking
- Parking Entrance (4)
- Parking Space (2)
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table (10)
- Mooloolaba Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Post Box
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- The Loo With a ViewPublic toilets
- Recycling
- ScubaworldScuba Diving
207 Brisbane Road
- Shelter (8)
- Slipway (3)
- Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving ClubSocial Club
- Taxi
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (18)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
24 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Arthur Parkyn ParkPark
- Bindaree Crescent ParkPark
- Cannon ParkPark
- Carinya Street ParkPark
- Charles Clarke ParkPark
- Cheese Block ParkPark
- Culbara ParkPark
- Elanora ParkPark
- Emerald Woods ParkPark
- Entrance Statement ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 29
- Parks (OSM)
- 27
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Mooloolaba Uniting Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Buderim Private Hospital (2.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Advance Oral DenturesBrisbane RoadDentist
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 165
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 498 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 406 mm · ~51 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 196 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Fisher
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew WALLACE (Liberal National Party of Queensland)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 139,064
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.0%Labor 44.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.5 km away).
Coalition 54.5%Labor 45.5%
1.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mooloolaba (Fisher)Labor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- BuddinaLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Maroochydore East (Fisher)Labor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- Sippy Downs West (Fisher)Labor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- BokarinaLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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