QLD · Sunshine Coast Council

Mudjimba, 4564

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,112

Growth (1 yr)

+1.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.3%

Median age

44

Median income

$1,763/wk

Employment rate

62.4%

Languages at home

4.3%non-English

Most common: Malayalam, Italian, Gujarati

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

52.8/100
Average

Top 28% of Queensland's suburbs

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Mudjimba is known for: Coastal, National parks, Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Mudjimba is a coastal mid-sized suburb a long way from Brisbane, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.

Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar coastal suburbs, though community and employment, plus safety remain brighter spots.

At a glance

Mudjimba snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$850/wk

Population (ERP)

2,112

+1.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

11.5%

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

#8

among Coastal & beach · Emerging

Safety

19th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

50th

percentile in QLD

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

57th

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
52.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 28% of Queensland's suburbs
National rank
1817th in Australia
State rank
415th in QLD
Peer rank
#8 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#56 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Mar 2026)
$850

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

Population

Estimated resident population

2,112(June 2025)

+1.1% annual · +5.3% over 5 years · 50th percentile in QLD

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.1%
5-year growth
+5.3%
Change in 1 year
+24
Change in 5 years
+107
Growth rank in QLD
50th 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 (~2,250), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,664
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,763
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
127 of 1,105
Median monthly mortgage
$2,045
Employment rate
62.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
583 / 266 / 98 (+ 35 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
57
Against the person
9
Against property
36
Rate per 1,000 residents
27
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 296 residents
State safety percentile
19.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate, partial year)
+3.9%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage24
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)79
  • Unlawful Entry20
  • Assault21
  • Traffic And Related Offences39

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • QPS Online Crime MapQueensland 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
1
Median school ICSEA
1,024
Median ICSEA percentile
57th
School list
  • Pacific Paradise State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1024 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 467 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • David Low Way at Friendship Avenue
  • David Low Way at Pacific Paradise
  • David Low Way at Pacific Paradise
  • Mudjimba Beach Rd at Pacific Pines
  • Mudjimba Beach Rd near Kawanna St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

71 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 playgrounds · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Decent local green space3 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access13 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
82/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.13
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
4.13
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.13
Food & drink(11)
  • Sunrise BakeryBakery
  • FlawesomeCafe
  • Soul Foods CoffeeCafe
  • The Island Surf & EspressoCafe
  • Domino'sFast food
  • Hikaru SushiFast food
  • KebabistanFast food
  • Salt 'n BatteredFast food
  • Baan MaiRestaurant
  • High TideRestaurant
  • Northshore Woodfired PizzaRestaurant
Shopping(3)
  • Mudjimba StoreConvenience store
  • ColesSupermarket

    2 Menzies Drive

Health & services(2)
  • TLC DentistryDentist
  • Direct Chemist OutletPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(7)
  • Golf course (2)
  • Menzies Drive ParkPark
  • Park
  • Sassifras Place ParkPark
  • Playground
  • Sports field
Entertainment(2)
  • Mudjimba Island lookoutViewpoint
  • Viewpoint
Transport(8)

8 bus stops

Other(25)
  • Star LiquorAlcohol
  • PrecinctATM
  • Bbq (2)
  • The Cosmetic Tattoo StudioBeauty salon
  • Bench (2)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Mudjimba Beach Caravan ParkCaravan Site
  • Drinking water
  • Cameron RealestateEstate Agent
  • Max's Barber ShopHairdresser
  • Salon H2DHairdresser
  • TasselsHairdresser
  • North Shore VillageMall
  • Pacific ParadiseMotel
  • Mudjimba Esplanade Bushland Conservation ReserveNature Reserve
  • Parking (9)
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Post office
  • Public toilets
  • Recycling
  • Shelter (2)
  • Shower (2)
  • Gone Bonkers DiscountsVariety Store
  • Waste Basket (2)
  • Northshore Medical CentreYes

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Menzies Drive ParkPark
  • Mudjimba Esplanade Bushland Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Sassifras Place ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
3

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Integrative Clinical Psychology (6.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Direct Chemist OutletPharmacy
  • Northshore Medical CentreYes
  • TLC DentistryDentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
49
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.2

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

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 normalsWorldClim 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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Fairfax
Member of Parliament
Ted O'BRIEN (Liberal National Party of Queensland)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
130,658
Turnout (2025)
89.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 53.2%Labor 46.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.4 km away).

Coalition 49.8%Labor 50.2%

3.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MudjimbaLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • Pacific ParadiseLabor 49.2% · Coalition 50.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Cotton TreeLabor 50.1% · Coalition 49.9% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
  • Maroochydore East (Fairfax)Labor 51.5% · Coalition 48.5% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
  • MaroochydoreLabor 54.1% · Coalition 45.9% TPP (2025)4.5 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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