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Coes Creek

QLD 4560 • Rest of QLD

1,515
Population (2021)
$36,400
Median Income
2.38 km²
Area
$443/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableYoung Families

About Coes Creek

Coes Creek is a residential suburb in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, located just south-west of Nambour within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area. With a population of approximately 1,515 residents, the suburb covers around 2.4 square kilometres of the Maroochy urban area at an elevation of 74 metres, giving it pleasant elevated views and a cooler microclimate than the beachside suburbs. Predominantly residential in character, Coes Creek developed gradually over the latter half of the twentieth century as Nambour expanded.

Life in Coes Creek is unhurried and community-oriented, with a demographic mix that includes young families, working couples, and long-term residents who appreciate the suburb's affordability relative to coastal Sunshine Coast areas. The suburb's British, Australian, and Scottish heritage is reflected in its community composition. Nambour's town centre is just minutes away, offering a full range of shops, cafes, a hospital, and the Nambour train station for commuters. The hinterland setting also puts residents close to the Blackall Range and popular day trip destinations like Montville.

Coes Creek falls under postcode 4560 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nicklin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4560
Urban Area
Maroochy
LGA / Council
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fairfax
State Electorate
Nicklin
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.65°, 152.94°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
2.38 km²
Elevation
74m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nambour Station
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 614, 615 — Nambour Town Centre / Maroochydore 10–40 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
101 km
By Train
Sunshine Coast Line from Nambour ~90 min to Roma Street
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Nambour Station ~1.5 km away; Sunshine Coast Line to Brisbane

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential streets within walking distance of Nambour shops and station

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$443
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

7 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,392
Census 2021
1,515
▲ 8.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,512
Income 2021
$36,400
▲ 15.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,231
Born Overseas 232

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 74
  • 2. New Zealand 55
  • 3. South Africa 19
  • 4. Germany 10
  • 5. Ireland 6
  • 6. United States 6
  • 7. Cambodia 5
  • 8. Netherlands 5
  • 9. Philippines 5
  • 10. India 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 694
Australian 623
Scottish 200
Irish 182
German 130
Dutch 52
Italian 40
Australian Aboriginal 36
Chinese 20
French 18

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

986
Both parents born in Australia
266
Both parents born overseas
205
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.3%
Christianity
46.3%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
79 (5.2%)
5-14 years
212 (14.0%)
15-19 years
92 (6.1%)
20-24 years
55 (3.6%)
25-34 years
158 (10.4%)
35-44 years
204 (13.5%)
45-54 years
197 (13.0%)
55-64 years
201 (13.3%)
65-74 years
168 (11.1%)
75-84 years
109 (7.2%)
85+ years
29 (1.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coes Creek located? +

Coes Creek is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast region, situated just south-west of Nambour and within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area in Queensland.

Is Coes Creek close to the beach? +

Coes Creek is an inland hinterland suburb, approximately 15–20 km from popular Sunshine Coast beaches such as Mooloolaba and Coolum Beach.

What train services are available in Coes Creek? +

Nambour train station, approximately 1.5 km from Coes Creek, provides regular Sunshine Coast Line services to Brisbane Roma Street in about 90 minutes.

What is the median rent in Coes Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Coes Creek is approximately $443.

What are the schools near Coes Creek? +

Coes Creek residents are served by Nambour State School, Nambour State High School, St John's College, and St Joseph's Primary School in nearby Nambour.